awe

US /ɑː/

UK /ɑː/

1.

a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

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The Grand Canyon filled them with awe.

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She gazed at the ancient ruins with awe.

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wonder reverence veneration admiration respect

1.

inspire with awe

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The sheer scale of the mountains awed them.

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His performance awed the entire audience.

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impress overawe overwhelm astonish stagger

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awful awe-inspiring