awe inspiring

awe inspiring

Creating, instilling, or demanding a sensation of reverence, admiration, or (potentially) fear. Her writing is absolutely awe inspiring—it stirs emotions in me I didn't think were possible. The destructive power of nature is truly awe inspiring.
See also: awe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • awe
  • be in awe of (someone or something)
  • be/stand in awe of somebody/something
  • lollapalooza
  • in awe
  • in awe (of someone or something)
  • stand in awe of (someone or something)
  • fall on (one's) knees
  • fall on knees
  • fall to (one's) knees
References in classic literature
Tarzan spoke of the moon as HE, for all things large or awe inspiring are male to the ape folk.
The circles therefore were few and rapid, and when they were completed, the witch-doctor struck an attitude which was intended to be awe inspiring and waving the zebra's tail before him, drew an imaginary line between himself and Tarzan.
His stature and physique were, for an ape, awe inspiring. That he was old was quite evident, but if his age had impaired his physical or mental powers in the slightest it was not apparent.
He believed that he had reached an unalterable decision never again to meddle with the mighty, awe inspiring secrets of creation; but with returning health and balance he found himself viewing his recent triumph with feelings of renewed hope and anticipation.
Rohae is majestic, awe inspiring, and the source of many legends and stories.
It's a prime example of Victorian ingenuity and awe inspiring engineering.
Smarto's writing is packed with awe inspiring word pictures, incredibly enhanced by color photos taken from twelve major cities within fifteen different countries which include: flowers from the rain forests of New Zealand and animals from jungles of Africa.
Aidan O'Brien, trainer of Awe Inspiring, Famous and Ice Empress Famous ran well when third over a mile last time and is trying a new distance, while Awe Inspiring is dropping back to around the trip she won her maiden over at Cork early in the season.
THE heroism displayed in Afghanistan by members of the armed forces like Corporal Bradley Malone is truly awe inspiring.
WHEN John Moores, in the 60s, commissioned a competition for an Everton anthem I'm sure he hoped the outcome would have been a little more awe inspiring than that of the eventual winner's pleasant lyrics to the old Johnny Todd folk song.
"It is awe inspiring to have the honor of being close and even touching these huge, powerful animals," he says.
A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "The Queen was very sad to hear of the death." Wife Anne, 61, said: "His presence was awe inspiring."
In the back of my mind I could not get over the initial impression that the six kids, as beautiful as they were, as awe inspiring as they were, simply could not be possible.
The scope of the Supply Corps' global responsibilities and professional competency is truly awe inspiring: in theater during combat operations, on the waterfronts of fleet concentration areas, and supporting the fleet's farflung shore activities.
The blooms with their colours are awe inspiring. However, what really struck me was how accessible much of the park is to all, not only for its car parking facilities but also for the young, old and even the disabled.