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Shocked vs Awed - What's the difference?

shocked | awed |

As adjectives the difference between shocked and awed

is that shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback while awed is filled with awe.

As verbs the difference between shocked and awed

is that shocked is (shock) while awed is (awe).

shocked

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (head)
  • (shock)

    • awed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (awe)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Filled with awe.
  • Having or showing awe.

    • Synonyms

    * (filled with awe) thunderstruck; awestruck, awestricken

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