Definition of awe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
amazementfeeling of amazement
- She watched the fireworks in awe.
2.
emotionoverwhelming wonder admiration respect or dread
- He stood in awe of the vast ocean.
3.
inspiring powerRare power to inspire intense fear or reverenceRare
- The dictator ruled with an awe that silenced all opposition.
Verb
emotionmake someone feel respectful and amazed
- The tall mountains awe everyone who visits.
Expressions with awe
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feeling deep respect and strong admiration toward someone or something
I am in awe of her incredible dedication to helping others.
feel great respect and admiration
They stand in awe of their teacher's knowledge.
impressive display to create strong impact
The presentation was a shock and awe experience.
feel great respect and admiration
She was in awe of her mentor's achievements.
feel deep respect and wonder for someone or something
Many people hold in awe the beauty of the mountains.
causing admiration or fear because of greatness or beauty
The awe-inspiring mountain left us speechless.
be amazed or overwhelmed by something impressive
Visitors stand in awe of the majestic mountains.
Origin of awe
Old English, ege (fear) + awe (terror)
Terms with awe included in their meaning
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emotion expression
express relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, or awe with voice tone
awe-inspiring
location that inspires awe or wonder
reaction
feeling overwhelming awe or shock
emotion
cause strong amazement or awe that feels like losing breath
emotion
inspiring awe or admiration for excellence
awe
causing confusion or amazement by being overwhelming or impressive
emotion
cause someone to feel amazement or awe
emotion
showing awe with mouth open
emotion
very exciting or impressive, causing awe
sensations
cause a sudden feeling of excitement or awe along the back
emotion
person paralyzed with fear or awe
emotion
shaking uncontrollably due to fear or awe
admired
treated with deep admiration or awe
cause of wonder
something that causes amazement or awe
deep respect
regard with awe or reverence
religious respect
reverence or awe towards someone or something
awe state
be so amazed you forget what is around you
religion
feeling of awe and submission to God
strong feeling
feel or show deep respect or awe for someone
awe-inspiring
causing awe due to beauty or magnificence
art
aspect of art or nature causing awe
emotion
very surprised or in awe, mouth open
speaking manner
speaking with deep respect or awe in the voice
spirituality
mysterious and awe-inspiring
Examples of awe in a sentence
The audience was in awe of the performer's incredible talent. The children gazed in awe at the fireworks. She felt awe when she saw the mountain range. The ancient temple filled visitors with awe. The natural wonder left them in awe. The performance will awe the audience.
Her bravery awed her classmates.
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- French:émerveillement, impressionner, ...
- German:Ehrfurcht, beeindrucken, ...
- Italian:stupore, suscitare ammirazione, ...
- Spanish:asombro, impresionar, ...
- Portuguese:espanto, impressionar, ...
- Chinese:敬畏, 震撼, ...
- Japanese:畏敬, 圧倒する, ...
- Arabic:رَهْبَة, أَبْهَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:יִרְאָה, לְהַרְשִׁים, ...
- Russian:трепет, восхищать, ...
- Ukrainian:захоплення, вражати, ...
- Hindi:विस्मय, विस्मय और श्रद्धा से भर देना, ...
Definition of AWE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: AsiaWorld–ExpoRare big place for events and showsRare
- The concert was held at AWE last weekend.
- AWE hosts numerous international exhibitions annually.
- The conference at AWE was a huge success.
Origin of AWE
Old Norse agi (terror)
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- French:parc des expositions, ...
- German:AWE, ...
- Italian:AWE, ...
- Spanish:AsiaWorld-Expo, ...
- Portuguese:AsiaWorld-Expo, ...
- Chinese:亚洲国际博览馆, ...
- Japanese:AWE, ...
- Arabic:معرض آسيا وورلد, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְחָם תַּעֲרוּכוֹת וְאוּלָמֵי הֲפוֹעוֹת, ...
- Russian:выставочный центр АзияУорлд-Экспо, ...
- Ukrainian:AsiaWorld-Expo, ...
- Hindi:एशियावर्ल्ड एक्सपो स्थल, ...
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