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awe

[ɔ̝ː] ~ [o̞ː]noun, verb1 syllable

Awe means: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

Synonyms for awe6

noun, as in a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

fear, reverence, veneration

also used for awe

enthral, enthrall, overwhelm

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What does awe mean?3

noun

1

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something“the fear of God”

2

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration“he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe”

verb

1

inspire awe in“The famous professor awed the undergraduates”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with awe?28

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Awe in a sentence

  • The kids stared in awe at the observed fire, mesmerized by the flames.LoverofEnglish
  • They watched the solemn ceremony in the church with awe.unknown
  • I love life because every mountain view fills me with awe and inspiration.Nuel
  • What's the most awe-inspiring historical site you've explored?Amastan
  • I’ve always been in awe of her ability to stay calm under pressure.IMer
  • She looked up at the stars in awe.Igider
  • The night sky is beautiful and awe-inspiring.Hybrid
  • What's the most awe-inspiring landmark you've visited?Amastan

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Forms of awe

as a noun

plural
awes

as a verb

past tense
awed
past participle
awed
present participle
aweing
third-person singular
awes