mardi 9 avril 2013

Variations around "expressing awe"

Awe
Syn: feeling of wonder (émerveillement), overwhelming fear (terreur, stupeur, effroi), amaze (sidérer)

  • I am in awe of your ability to manage two jobs and a family.- en admiration
  • The child stood in awe of the skyscraper, never having seen something so big. 

  • I was completely awe-struck by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.- abasourdi
  • The asteroid shower was an awe-inspiring sight.- impressionnant, imposant
Astounding
Syn: surprising, amazing

  • The irony of the concurrence motion is quite astounding.-stupéfiant, renversant
Amazing
Syn: incredible, very good, excellent

  • Amazing! What a great shot on goal!.- incroyable
  • The quarterback is an amazing player, with superior skills.-extraordinaire
Awesome
US slang: great, impressive, frightening

  • You are going to Cancun for vacation? Awesome! - génial, super
  • The thunder and lightening were awesome and scared the dogs.-terrifiant
  • The army's quick movement was an awesome display of power.- impressionnant

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