awe
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWE
[singular]
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a strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder
— often used after in
— often used in the phrase in awe of
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It was a sight that filled me with awe and reverence.
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a person who inspires feelings of awe in others
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an awe-inspiring sight
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We watched in awe as the building collapsed.
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They stared in awe at their hero.
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She is still in awe of her teacher.
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I stand in awe of their courage.
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awe
/ˈɑː/
verb
awes;
awed;
awing
2
awe
/ˈɑː/
verb
awes;
awed;
awing
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWE
[+ object]
:
to fill (someone) with awe
— often used as (be) awed
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Her style both awes and perplexes me.
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He was awed [=awestruck] by the natural beauty of the place.
— awed
adjective-
a moment of awed surprise
