CEFR B2

awe

noun

Meaning

An overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, or wonder, produced by something grand, sublime, or powerful.

Examples

The children gazed at the towering redwood trees with a sense of awe.
Her performance left the audience in complete awe, captivated by her talent.

Synonyms: wonder, admiration, reverence, veneration

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awe (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɔː/

Definition

An overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, or wonder, produced by something grand, sublime, or powerful.

Examples

The children gazed at the towering redwood trees with a sense of awe.
Her performance left the audience in complete awe, captivated by her talent.
Ancient cultures often felt awe towards natural phenomena like thunderstorms and volcanoes.

How to Use awe

in awe of (prepositional phrase): Feeling great respect and wonder for something or someone. — "She was in awe of her grandmother's wisdom."
awe-inspiring (collocation): Something that evokes a feeling of awe. — "The view from the summit was truly awe-inspiring."
awe-struck (collocation): Filled with a feeling of awe. — "The children were awe-struck by the fireworks display."

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