Synonyms for AWE
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1. aweverb

   To inspire fear and reverence.

   Synonyms:
   enthrall, enthral, overwhelm

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.5 / 4 votes

1. awe

   Amazement and astonishment both express the momentary overwhelming of the mind by that which is beyond expectation. Astonishment especially affects the emotions, amazement the intellect. Awe is the yielding of the mind to something supremely grand in character or formidable in power, and ranges from apprehension or dread to reverent worship. Admiration includes delight and regard. Surprise lies midway between astonishment and amazement, and usually respects matters of lighter consequence or such as are less startling in character. Amazement may be either pleasing or painful, as when induced by the grandeur of the mountains, or by the fury of the storm. We can say pleased surprise, but scarcely pleased astonishment. Amazement has in it something of confusion or bewilderment; but confusion and bewilderment may occur without amazement, as when a multitude of details require instant attention. Astonishment may be without bewilderment or confusion. Wonder is often pleasing, and may be continuous in view of that which surpasses our comprehension; as, the magnitude, order, and beauty of the heavens fill us with increasing wonder. Compare PERPLEXITY.

   Synonyms:
   admiration, amazement, astonishment, bewilderment, confusion, perplexity, surprise, wonder

   Antonyms:
   anticipation, calmness, composure, coolness, expectation, indifference, preparation, self-possession, steadiness, stoicism

   Preposition:
   I was filled with amazement at such reckless daring.

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1. awe

   Synonyms:
   fear, dread, veneration, reverence

   Antonyms:
   fearlessness, contempt, disrespect, familiarity, irreverence

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1. awenoun

   an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

   "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe"

   Synonyms:
   reverence, fear, veneration

2. fear, reverence, awe, venerationverb

   a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

   "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"

   Synonyms:
   fear, awe, idolatry, fearfulness, devotion, care, concern, fright, veneration, reverence, cultism

3. aweverb

   inspire awe in

   "The famous professor awed the undergraduates"

Matched Categories

1. • Frighten
   • Wonder

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. awenoun

   Synonyms:
   reverence, veneration, reverential fear

2. awenoun

   Synonyms:
   dread, fearfulness

3. aweverb

   Synonyms:
   overawe, intimidate, frighten, affright, daunt, cow, inspire with awe

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1. awenoun

   Synonyms:
   veneration, reverence

2. aweverb

   Synonyms:
   overawe, intimidate

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "awe":

   veneration, admiration, glare, reverence, dazzle

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1. Albert Einstein:

   The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.

2. Sean Bailey:

   Someone once said to Walt Disney that you make movies for kids, and he said, 'No I don't. I make movies for the kids inside all of us, whether we're six or 60,' that's sort of how we feel. We try to treat these stories in a way that we can transport adults to a feeling of awe and wonderment that's more childlike... and we never try to bring anything down to kids. We believe kids can handle some complexity.

3. Prince William:

   Now as a father of two, I feel all the more connected, inspired and in awe of the resilience of these families, who power through indescribable challenges with the support of WellChild.

4. Henry David Thoreau:

   I stand in awe of my body.

5. Tammy Duckworth:

   To all those across America who have come forward to share their stories over the past few months: thank you. Your courage and strength in driving this long-overdue national conversation is awe-inspiring, as national leaders, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard – and we must lead by example to ensure every person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.