overawe — to fill someone with wonder or fear; to intimidate by superior display of power or knowledge
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill someone with wonder or fear; to intimidate by superior display of power or knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈɔː/
Korean meaning: 압도하다, 위압감을 주다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**어**
Example Sentences
- The rookie was completely overawed when he met his basketball idol and couldn't say a single word.
- She tried not to be overawed by the luxurious restaurant, but kept staring at the gold chandeliers.
- The CEO's presence overawed the new employees during their first meeting.
overawe
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈɔː//
to fill someone with wonder or fear; to intimidate by superior display of power or knowledge
to fill someone with wonder or fear; to intimidate by superior display of power or knowledge
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The dragon's claw displays its raw power to overawe!
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Origin
over(위에, 너머)와 awe(경외감)의 합성어로, 누군가에게 경외감을 넘어서는 위압감을 주다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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“The rookie was completely overawed when he met his basketball idol and couldn't say a single word.”
“She tried not to be overawed by the luxurious restaurant, but kept staring at the gold chandeliers.”
“The CEO's presence overawed the new employees during their first meeting.”
“Don't let the fancy equipment overawe you - it's just a gym, not a spaceship!”
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