English dictionary
awe
nounPronunciation
ɔː
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
noun
- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
verb
- inspire awe in
Example sentences
he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe
the fear of God
the Chinese reverence for the dead
the French treat food with gentle reverence
his respect for the law bordered on veneration
The famous professor awed the undergraduates