Definition of Awe
Awe
awe
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a feeling of great wonder, respect, and reverence at something very beautiful or powerful, often mixed with a degree of fear or apprehension;
e.g. I was filled with awe at the sight of the enormous waves approaching the ocean's shore.
(noun)
in old usage, something's capacity to inspire respect, wonder, and/or dread;
e.g. The night sky will always hold awe for me since I am always impressed by the vastness of outer space.
(verb)
to fill someone with feelings of respect, wonder, and dread, or to inspire such feelings;
e.g. The performance was brilliant enough to awe even the most critical of audiences.
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