awe — a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔː/
Korean meaning: 경외감, 경탄
Korean pronunciation: **오**
Example Sentences
- My mom was in awe when she saw my report card... until she put on her glasses.
- The students watched in awe as their teacher actually admitted to making a mistake.
- The mountain climbers were awed by the breathtaking view from the summit.
awe
NOUN//ɔː//
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
💡 Concept
Standing at the canyon's edge, she felt pure awe at nature's vast scale.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɔː/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔː/
🌳Etymology
Rootawe
Origin
From Old Norse 'agi' meaning fear or terror, related to Gothic 'agis' (fear). The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
🎵Rhyme
sawlawdrawjaw
saw
law
draw
jaw
🔗Collocations
in awe
awe-inspiring
stand in awe
fill with awe
sense of awe
awe and wonder
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom was in awe when she saw my report card... until she put on her glasses.”
😄 Fun example
“The students watched in awe as their teacher actually admitted to making a mistake.”
“The mountain climbers were awed by the breathtaking view from the summit.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wonderamazementreverenceadmirationastonishment
Antonyms
indifferencecontemptdisdain
Related
awesomeawfulinspiremarvel
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