Overawed
[,əʊvə'ɔ:d]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Overawe
Checker: Tom
Examples
- He was overawed by the Serjeant, and profoundly courteous to the attorney. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I was touched by his gentle tone, and overawed by his high, calm mien. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I made him a bow and felt very much overawed. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Checker: Tom