awe

noun
UK: /ɔː/
US: /ɔː/

  1. A feeling of great respect and amazement.

    1. I felt awe when I saw the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience watched in awe as she sang the difficult song. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reverence amazement fear respect wonder
awe transitive-verb

  1. To fill someone with a feeling of respect and amazement.

    1. The view awed us all. [ ] [ ]
    2. His skill on the guitar continues to awe the crowds. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "awe" is /ɔː/ in British English and /ɔː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "awe": reverence, amazement, fear, respect, wonder.

Example usage of "awe": "I felt awe when I saw the mountains.". More examples on the page.