# awe

**Pronunciation:** /ɔː/ · aw

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** 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.
- Ancient cultures often felt awe towards natural phenomena like thunderstorms and volcanoes.

## Synonyms

- wonder — A feeling of surprise and admiration, often without the element of fear.
- admiration — Respect and approval, often for achievement or quality.
- reverence — Deep respect, often for something sacred or highly esteemed.
- veneration — Great respect and honor, often bordering on worship.

## Antonyms

- indifference — Lack of interest or concern.
- disinterest — Lack of curiosity or engagement.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- fill with awe — The vastness of the universe fills me with awe.
- stand in awe — We stood in awe of the ancient ruins.
- strike with awe — The mountain's majesty struck us with awe.

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