overawed
verbHow many syllables in overawed?
There are 3 syllables in the word overawed.How to pronounce overawed:
Definition of overawed:
- overawed (verb):
- to restrain or subdue by awe
Synonyms for overawed:
alarmed
awestricken
awestruck
cowed
daunted
frightened
intimidated
put off
scared
terrified
threatened
unnerved
Antonyms for overawed:
balanced
carefree
casual
chilled
composed
easy
easy-going
easygoing
insouciant
laid-back
leisurely
loose
low-pressure
mellow
mild
relaxed
sane
temperate
unconcerned
undisturbed
unperturbed
untroubled
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Syllable Fun Fact
In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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