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awe

Pronunciation: /ɔː/

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Definition of awe

noun

[mass noun]
  • a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder:they gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds the sight filled me with awe
  • archaic capacity to inspire awe:is it any wonder that Christmas Eve has lost its awe?

verb

[with object]
  • inspire with awe:they were both awed by the vastness of the forest

Phrases

be (or stand) in awe of

feel awe for:his staff members are in awe of him

Origin:

Old English ege 'terror, dread, awe', replaced in Middle English by forms related to Old Norse agi

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