Awe synonyms | Best 47 synonyms for awe

amazement

(Uncountable) The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

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reverential fear

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respect

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right

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marvel

One that evokes surprise, admiration, or wonder.

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amaze

(Now poetic) Amazement, astonishment. [from 16th c.]

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astonishment

The definition of astonishment refers to feeling dazzled or overwhelmed by something.

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reverence

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

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wonder

Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.

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wonderment

A state or expression of wonder; amazement; astonishment

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excite (related)

The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding

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astonish

The definition of astonish is to amaze someone.

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admiration

Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue.

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take-aback

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surprise

Surprise is defined as to cause someone to feel amazed at something unexpected, do or say something unintentional.

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regard

To relate or refer to; concern:

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showboat

To show off.

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astound

The definition of astound is to shock, surprise or amaze.

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catch (or take) unawares

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coolness (antonym)

(Slang, uncountable) The state of being cool, as in good or pleasing.

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alarm

The definition of alarm is to warn of danger or to make someone afraid or distressed.

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overcome

To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something.

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startle

To surprise, frighten, or alarm suddenly or unexpectedly; esp., to cause to start, or move involuntarily, as from sudden fright

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feelings (related)

Plural form of feeling

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earnestness (related)

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disbelief (related)

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fascinate

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone

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intimidate

To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.

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dread

Fearful or anxious anticipation:

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expect (antonym)

To consider likely or certain:

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bewilder

To confuse or befuddle, especially by being complicated or varied.

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fear

(Obs.) To fill with fear; frighten

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scare

To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

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trembling

Present participle of tremble.

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veneration

Profound reverence, respect or awe.

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exultation (related)

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incredulity (related)

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quivering

Present participle of quiver.

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familiarity (antonym)

Familiarity is defined as knowledge of someone or something, or to a feeling of comfort and closeness with someone or something.

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calmness (antonym)

(Uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

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intimacy (antonym)

Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, not necessarily involving sexuality

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steadiness (antonym)

The state of being steady

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overpower

To overcome or vanquish by superior force; subdue.

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expectation (antonym)

(Statistics) The expected value of a random variable.

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panic

Panic means to cause sudden fear or to experience sudden fear.

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terrorize

To fill or overpower with terror; terrify.

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fright

(Archaic) To frighten; terrify

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