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