Pronunciation: /ɔː/
noun a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
A1 The children looked at the fireworks with awe in their eyes.
A2 She gazed in awe at the majestic mountain towering above her.
B1 The audience watched in awe as the acrobat performed daring stunts.
B2 The intricate details of the artwork left the viewers in awe of the artist's talent.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was met with awe and admiration from the academic community.
C2 The sheer magnitude of the ancient ruins left the archaeologists in awe of the civilization that built them.
verb to inspire with awe
A1 The children were in awe of the magician's tricks.
A2 She awe her friends with her amazing singing talent.
B1 The majestic waterfall awe all visitors who come to see it.
B2 The artist's masterpiece awe everyone who viewed it at the gallery.
C1 The grandeur of the ancient ruins never fails to awe me.
C2 The breathtaking performance by the ballet company left the audience in awe.
formal The majestic mountain range filled me with awe as I gazed upon its beauty.
informal I was in total awe of the amazing magic trick he performed.
slang That concert was so lit, I was in awe the whole time.
figurative Her talent was so awe-inspiring, it left everyone speechless.
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