English · Emotions & Feelings
awe
/ɔː/
[/ɔː/]
reverent amazement
Advancednoun
Definition
A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear.
Example
Standing at the canyon's edge, she was filled with awe at its breathtaking, silent depth.
Standing at the canyon's edge, she was filled with awe at its breathtaking, silent depth.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'agi' (terror, awe), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
A strong word for reverent wonder before something vast or sublime.