01 n. The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place.
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The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place.“The awfulness of grandeur.” — Johnson.
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The state of being struck with awe; a spirit of solemnity; profound reverence.[Obs.]“Producing in us reverence and awfulness.” — Jer. Taylor.