awe

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Awe is a feeling of deep wonder or admiration for someone or something.

When we experience awe, it's usually because we've encountered something truly amazing. We might feel it when we watch a breathtaking sunset, see a talented performer on stage, or meet someone who has achieved great things. Awe can also be felt in quieter moments, like standing at the base of a massive mountain or looking up at a star-filled sky.

How common is "awe"?

Word awe is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • A feeling of fear and reverence.

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Real examples of "awe" in context

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Trailer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Trailer

Trailers

Awesome!

1:06
Could Jack Have Survived on the Titanic Raft? | MythBusters | Discovery

Could Jack Have Survived on the Titanic Raft? | MythBusters | Discovery

Entertainment

Awesome.

2:16
Film Theory: Why Do You Still Care About Gravity Falls?

Film Theory: Why Do You Still Care About Gravity Falls?

Entertainment

and awesome stuff you can do there. I mean, I've always wanted to travel to Japan, just look at me,

6:15
Jennifer Lawrence & Chris Pratt Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Jennifer Lawrence & Chris Pratt Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions

Interview

That would've been awesome.

0:11
Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Wolf of Wall Street,' Jonah Hill, Shark Survival Story

Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Wolf of Wall Street,' Jonah Hill, Shark Survival Story

Interview

Which was awesome.

9:27
Box of Lies with Gal Gadot

Box of Lies with Gal Gadot

Interview

This is awesome.

0:46

That would be awesome.

6:02
Can a Ping-Pong Ball Really Be Deadly? | MythBusters | Discovery

Can a Ping-Pong Ball Really Be Deadly? | MythBusters | Discovery

Entertainment

That is awesome, and this is where I'm going to concentrate my energy to get the fastest ping pong ball possible.

7:20
John Cena | The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

John Cena | The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Interview

It was awesome, by the way, just to see you back there.

2:41
Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

This has been awesome.

24:33

This is awesome. Thank you so much.

26:09
Jason Momoa on Stealing from Aquaman Set, Love of Motorcycles & Making a Family Knife with His Kids

Jason Momoa on Stealing from Aquaman Set, Love of Motorcycles & Making a Family Knife with His Kids

Interview

They're awesome.

12:28
Jensen Ackles Teases Supernatural Reunion in The Boys; Talks Action-Packed Countdown (Extended)

Jensen Ackles Teases Supernatural Reunion in The Boys; Talks Action-Packed Countdown (Extended)

Interview

It's awesome.

4:52
A Bidding War Breaks Out During Scrub Daddy's Pitch | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global

A Bidding War Breaks Out During Scrub Daddy's Pitch | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global

Entertainment

That is awesome.

11:43

I think your deal is awesome.

11:08
Chris Pratt Tastes Jimmy's Beefmaster Tomato; Talks Veterans Writing The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Chris Pratt Tastes Jimmy's Beefmaster Tomato; Talks Veterans Writing The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Interview

Taylor Kitsch is awesome in the first season.

7:53

It's awesome. No, it's a really

8:50
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Entertainment

It was awesome.

4:29

Sounds like an awesome birthday party.

6:55
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