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awe
[aw]
noun
an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like.
in awe of God; in awe of great political figures.
Synonyms: veneration, wonderArchaic., power to inspire fear or reverence.
Obsolete., fear or dread.
verb (used with object)
to inspire with awe.
to influence or restrain by awe.
awe
/ ɔː /
noun
overwhelming wonder, admiration, respect, or dread
archaic, power to inspire fear or reverence
verb
(tr) to inspire with reverence or dread
Other Word Forms
- aweless adjective
- outawe verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of awe1
Word History and Origins
Origin of awe1
Example Sentences
We also meet Malini the Magician, about whose tricks and feats of legerdemain “stories are still told, with a true sense of awe, by some of the world’s greatest magicians.”
It’s a scene reminiscent of that of Prince Phillip’s final battle with dragon Maleficent, leaving the crowd in awe.
Expressions of fake awe about motorcycle gangs that pass by displaying Confederate flags and other racist symbols of the Old South and revving their engines for attention.
Arlene said she was honoured to unveil the artwork and added: "I am in awe of what the small but dedicated organ donation team achieve and will be forever grateful to them."
The rest of the “tiny” people in the St. Francis High gym are gawking in awe at his 7-9 wingspan.
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