awe-inspiring sight

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Used to describe a view or scene that is extremely impressive, magnificent, or beautiful, causing a feeling of reverence or wonder.

awe-inspiringADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sight

Examples (10)

  • The Grand Canyon at sunrise was a truly awe-inspiring sight.
  • Standing at the summit, we gazed upon the awe-inspiring sight of the mountain range.
  • The Hubble telescope captured the awe-inspiring sight of a distant nebula.
  • The Great Wall of China snaking across the hills is an awe-inspiring sight.
  • Witnessing the Northern Lights for the first time is an awe-inspiring sight you'll never forget.
  • The unity of thousands of people marching for a cause was an awe-inspiring sight.
  • From the boat, the migration of the great whales was an awe-inspiring sight.
  • For ancient mariners, the first glimpse of a new continent must have been an awe-inspiring sight.
  • The scale and detail of the cathedral's interior presented an awe-inspiring sight to visitors.
  • A total solar eclipse is an absolutely awe-inspiring sight to behold.