feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by something or someone awe and respect awe and wonder He speaks of her with awe.

​feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by something/somebody. awe and respect; awe and wonder; with awe He speaks of her ...

The earliest known use of the verb awe is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for awe is from around 1225, in St. Katherine.

a feeling of fear or dread, mixed with profound reverence, typically as inspired by God or the divine.

​to fill somebody with awe. be awed (by somebody/something) She seemed awed by the presence of so many famous people. Word OriginOld English ege 'terror, ...

Definition of awe verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

​extremely impressive; making you admire it very much. The building was awe-inspiring in size and design. an awe-inspiring masterpiece.

impressive; making you feel respect and admiration. The building was awe-inspiring in size and design.

​showing or feeling respect and slight fear; extremely impressed by somebody/something. We watched in awed silence. Definitions on the go.

a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: I've always held musicians in awe. As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.