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awe
Definitions
1
noun
A
feeling
of
reverential
respect
mixed
with
fear
or
wonder
.
The
sight
of
the
Grand
Canyon
filled
her
with
awe
.
He
watched
in
awe
as
the
fireworks
lit
up
the
sky
.
The
children
gazed
in
awe
at
the
majestic
lion
in
the
zoo
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
ege
Originally meant
fear, terror, dread
Background
The word 'awe' has its roots in Old English 'ege', which meant fear or dread. Over time, it evolved to include a sense of wonder and reverence, especially in the presence of something grand or powerful.