Awedness

/ˈɔːdnəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being filled with awe; a feeling of wonder, reverence, or fearful respect.

Etymology

From awed (past participle of awe) + -ness (noun-forming suffix). This formation is logical but rarely used, as 'awe' itself more commonly functions as both noun and verb.

Kelly Says

While grammatically perfect, 'awedness' barely appears even in modern dictionaries—language users prefer simpler forms, reminding us that not every possible word actually survives.

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