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Another word for awe

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Noun

  1. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding

    See also:

    feelings

    excite

Verb

  1. To impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual

    Idioms:
    See also:

    surprise

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Another word for awe

Noun
  1. See also:

    reverence

    See syn. study at

    reverence

    fear

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Sentence Examples

  • Jessi didn't have to look to know where Xander was; a look of awe crept into the faces of both teens.

  • Carmen leaned against the nursery window, gazing at them in awe - Alex at her side.

  • Too much in awe of his father to make him a confidant, he wrestled in the gloomy solitude of his own mind.

  • She and the Germans stood in silent awe, too drunk to feel the cold.

  • Happiness, fear, awe … The gloves were off this night.

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