B2nounemotionsnature
US/ɔː/
UK/ɔː/
a strong feeling of respect and wonder, sometimes mixed with fear, caused by something great or powerful
In context
The children stared in awe at the enormous whale skeleton.
I am in awe of nurses who work such long shifts.
The view from the mountain filled her with awe.
Words that go with awe
verb + preposition
- stand in awe ofEveryone would stand in awe of the old master.
- gaze in aweTourists gaze in awe at the waterfall.
- fill someone with aweThe size of the cathedral filled him with awe.
- hold someone in aweYounger players hold the captain in awe.
noun + preposition
- sense of aweSpace travel gave her a deep sense of awe.
verb + noun
- inspire aweGreat mountains inspire awe in visitors.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am awe of her talent.Correct: I am in awe of her talent.