awe-inspiring
awe-inspiring — adjective
1. so impressive, powerful, or beautiful that it fills you with a deep feeling of w
so impressive, powerful, or beautiful that it fills you with a deep feeling of wonder and respect
Maja found the vast red and orange rock layers of the Grand Canyon truly awe-inspiring.
find + object + awe-inspiring
Dr. Okonkwo described the night sky over the Sahara as awe-inspiring, with thousands of stars blazing above.
describe + object + as + awe-inspiring
The cathedral's awe-inspiring stained-glass windows made the visitors stop and look up in silence.
Walid's awe-inspiring climb up the frozen waterfall required months of training and perfect weather.
- breathtaking
similar intensity, but focuses on immediate visual impact; often used for scenery
- majestic
emphasizes dignified grandeur and stateliness, common for mountains or large animals
- magnificent
stresses splendor and richness, slightly less intense than awe-inspiring
- unimpressive
fails to create any feeling of admiration or wonder
- ordinary
completely lacking the exceptional qualities that inspire deep respect
文法句型
awe-inspiring + noun
find/describe + object + as + awe-inspiring
用法筆記
Frequently used to describe natural landscapes, architectural works, or human achievements of exceptional scale or beauty — avoid using for everyday things that are merely pleasant or interesting.