awe
/ɔ/
noun
- A feeling of wonder, admiration, and respect, often mixed with fear, caused by something powerful, beautiful, or impressive.
- The Grand Canyon filled her with awe.
- He spoke of the astronaut's achievements with awe.
- The children watched the fireworks in awe.
Antonyms
verb
- To fill someone with awe; to impress or amaze greatly.
- The teacher's knowledge awed her students.
- The performance awed the entire audience.
- She was awed by the size of the ancient temple.