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noun

ˈȯ How to pronounce awe (audio)
Definition of awenext
as in amazement
the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners

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awe

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verb

as in to amaze

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Recent Examples of awe
Noun
Some scenes inspire awe and wonder in the classic Disney style, and then there’s a sweaty cameo by Quentin Tarantino as a film director trying to sell Kermit on his slice-and-dice vision of the film. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 There are few sights that are as awe-inspiring as a sky suddenly alive with shooting stars. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Their sense of wonder and love awed everyone, as did their breathtaking pictures of the moon and Earth. — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 Being open to awe and willing to be humbled by it isn’t weakness but strength. — Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awe
  1. amazement
  2. amaze
  3. astonishment
  4. astound
  5. admiration
  6. dismay
  7. wonderment
  8. appall
Noun
  • To my amazement, within a few weeks, Elizabeth had gotten into the habit of asking nicely instead of nagging.
    — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Captain America — also appears in the trailer’s final moments, much to Thor’s amazement.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of amazement
Verb
  • His greatness is never in question, but to have the league at a standstill because of a 41-year-old free agent amazes me.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Just before halftime, van Persie slipped past the Spanish defensive line to receive a long-range pass from teammate Daley Blind and looped the ball over Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas with a first-time diving header that amazed the audience.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Definition of amaze
Noun
  • The Platts look on with astonishment when their idyllic 1970s neighborhood appears to be transported way back in time.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • The revelation itself becomes part of the artwork, shifting the experience from astonishment to reflection and encouraging a more critical examination of the assumptions that shape everyday life.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of astonishment
Verb
  • But the little fellow is a rare and interesting trophy and one that undoubtedly will astound the visiting firemen.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • Hashimi’s tale of unflagging effort amid wretched inequality astounds.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of astound
Noun
  • Bartos speaks about that trip with an admiration that borders on reverence.
    — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But admiration for the brand can easily slide into the assumption that the stock deserves almost any valuation.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
Verb
  • But so dismayed that the state was so delinquent in doing this.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Members of the public are often shocked and dismayed when juries deadlock or acquit high-profile defendants.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of dismay
Noun
  • For his critics, Nolan’s realist instincts will seem like an inability to surrender fully to the wonderment of the tale, indicating a fundamental mismatch between filmmaker and material.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • The discovery, meant to stoke doubts about the authenticity of Freddy’s wonderment at basic aspects of American life, soon led to a more damaging one.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of wonderment
Verb
  • But those enrolled in drug trials were left appalled by the news.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Perverse incentives For their part, wildfire experts say that they are appalled by the mere existence of prediction markets that allow for trading on these disasters.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of appall

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