awe

UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɑː/

Translations

awenoun
awes
pl
crainte révérencielleSens soutenu ; exprime un mélange de respect, de crainte et d’admiration.
The sight of the Grand Canyon filled her with awe.
La vue du Grand Canyon la remplissait de crainte révérencielle.
émerveillementEmploi courant ; souligne l’admiration intense et le sentiment d’être submergé.
The children watched in awe as the magician performed his tricks.
Les enfants regardaient avec émerveillement le magicien exécuter ses tours.
aweverb
awed
Past Simple
awed
Past Participle
awing
Gerund
UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɑː/
impressionnerEmploi courant ; faire forte impression en suscitant admiration ou crainte.
The majestic view of the mountains awed the tourists.
La vue majestueuse des montagnes a impressionné les touristes.

Definitions

awenoun
A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
The sight of the Grand Canyon filled her with awe.
A state of amazement or admiration, often with a sense of being overwhelmed.
The children watched in awe as the magician performed his tricks.
aweverb
To inspire with a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
The majestic view of the mountains awed the tourists.