awe-inspiring

Evoking profound wonder

Awe-inspiring describes something that evokes wonder, reverence, or amazement—often through grandeur, power, or beauty: an awe-inspiring view of the Grand Canyon, The cathedral's architecture is awe-inspiring.

The word suggests being moved or humbled by something greater than oneself.

grandeur

majestic

Impressively dignified and beautiful

towering · imposing · stately · palatial · regal · imperial · noble · grandiose · resplendent · splendid

sublime

transcendent

Exceeding usual boundaries

heavenly · sacred · hallowed · luminous · radiant · ineffable · profound · exalted · beatific · mystical

nature

canyon

Deep river-cut gorge

glacier · volcano · thunderstorm · sunset · ocean · cosmos · stars · eclipse · redwood · wilderness

wonder

marvel

Astonishing thing or feeling

enchantment · miracle · phenomenon · spectacle · revelation · epiphany · spellbinding · mesmerizing · captivating · wondrous

humbling

reverence

Profound admiring respect

perspective · humility · deference · respect · sobering · chastening · diminishing · overwhelming · overpowering · dwarfing

human

pyramid

Pointed polyhedral solid

skyscraper · monument · masterpiece · symphony · achievement · engineering · architecture · artistry · craftsmanship · virtuosity

Categories
Opposites
emotional impact

awe-inspiringuninspiring

Failing to excite interest

unimpressive · boring · dull · underwhelming · unexciting

remarkableness

awe-inspiringordinary

Standard, unremarkable

mundane · commonplace · humdrum · unremarkable · prosaic

moral/spiritual valence

awe-inspiringcontemptible

Deserving strong disrespect

despicable · pathetic · wretched · shameful · disgraceful

Family

spirit, inspire, awesome, spiritual, inspired, inspiring, inspiration, uninspired, uninspiring

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G