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Definition of Overawed
1. Adjective. Overcome by a feeling of awe.
Definition of Overawed
1. Verb. (past of overawe) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overawed
1. overawe [v] - See also: overawe
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overawed
Literary usage of Overawed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by Fairmount Park Art Association (1903)
"None has owed less to the traditions of the schools, or has been less overawed
by academic conventions, or the dictation of pretentious patronage. ..."
2. Principles of Equity by Henry Home Kames (1825)
"A man tempted or overawed by undue influence to act knowingly against his interest.
THE imperfections of man are not confined to his corporeal part: he ..."
3. The History of Modern Europe: And a View of the Progress of Society from the by William Russell (1837)
"Three powerful armies obstructed the freedom of election, and overawed the
deliberations of the diet. AD The majority, for some time, resisted this terrific ..."
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