awe
//ɔː//
Noun
1
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder, typically inspired by something grand, sublime, or extremely powerful.
The tourists stood in awe before the magnificent waterfall.
2
The capacity to inspire such a feeling in others.
The ancient temple has an awe that silences every visitor.
Antonym
Verb
awePresent tense
awedPast tense
awedPast participle
awingPresent participle
awesThird-person singular
1
To inspire a feeling of reverential wonder or fear in someone.
The grandeur of the ancient temple awed the visitors.