awe meaning and definition

AWE noun

Definition of awe (noun)

1. an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
   • "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe"
2. 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, reverence, veneration

AWE verb

Definition of awe (verb)

1. inspire awe in
   • "The famous professor awed the undergraduates"