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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
The rest of the “tiny” people in the St. Francis High gym are gawking in awe at his 7-9 wingspan.
China has long awed visitors with wonders such as the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors buried in an ancient tomb.
Nicholas Allan said he was "in awe" of what the war detectives had done, and that he was "so grateful" for their work.
He’s also grabbed some clogs — not to wear but to look at — and he notes that his wife “hates them,” but he’s happily in awe of the pair.
Urban Realm's current editor John Glenday says the award was intended as a "shock and awe" approach which would help galvanise communities that need help.
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