awe
/ɔ/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ɔ/
🇺🇸 US
/ɔ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A feeling of fear and reverence.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A feeling of amazement.
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Meaning 3 · noun
Power to inspire awe.
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Meaning 4 · verb
To inspire fear and reverence in.
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Meaning 5 · verb
To control by inspiring dread.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “awe” when they mean: a feeling of fear and reverence..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “awe” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “awe” in professional communication.”
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