n. 1. The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place. [ 1913 Webster ]
The awfulness of grandeur. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being struck with awe; a spirit of solemnity; profound reverence. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Producing in us reverence and awfulness. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]