Meaning Of The Word Awe

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What's The Definition Of Awe?

awe
If you are awed by someone or something, they make you feel respectful and amazed, though often rather frightened.
uncountable noun: Awe is the feeling of respect and amazement that you have when you are faced with something wonderful and often rather frightening.

awe in American English
a mixed feeling of reverence, fear, and wonder, caused by something majestic, sublime, sacred, etc.
to inspire awe in; fill with awe
noun: an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like
transitive verb: to inspire with awe

awe in British English
noun: overwhelming wonder, admiration, respect, or dread
verb: to inspire with reverence or dread

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