awe

• Nom désignant un sentiment profond d'émerveillement, d'admiration ou de respect mêlé de crainte ou de stupeur, souvent face à quelque chose de grand ou de sacré.

A noun referring to a powerful feeling of wonder, admiration, or deep respect, often mixed with a sense of reverence or fear.

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1. Overwhelming wonderB2formal

   An intense feeling of admiration, wonder, or reverence, often inspired by something grand or sublime.

   crainte révérencielle

   • The tourists stood in awe of the majestic Grand Canyon.
   • She felt a sense of awe when she saw the ancient temple.
   • The vastness of the universe fills many people with awe.

   Synonymesadmirationamazementastonishmentfascinationmarvelreverencevenerationwonderwonderment

   Antonymescontemptdisdainindifference

2. Profound respectB2formal

   A feeling of deep respect and reverence, often mixed with fear or wonder, for someone or something powerful or impressive.

   crainte respectueuse

   • The young musician spoke of her idol with awe.
   • He looked at the legendary scientist with awe and admiration.
   • The crowd watched the champion in silent awe.

   Synonymesadmirationrespectreverencevenerationwonderwonderment

   Antonymescontemptdisdaindisrespectscorn

3. Inspire aweC1formal

   To cause someone to feel a sense of wonder, admiration, or reverence.

   Inspirer la crainte révérencielle

   • The performance awed the entire audience.
   • The natural beauty of the landscape awed the explorers.
   • His incredible skill awed his competitors.

   Synonymesadmirationamazementastonishmentrespectreverencevenerationwonderwonderment

• Verbe exprimant l'action de remplir quelqu'un d'un sentiment de crainte respectueuse, d'émerveillement ou de stupeur, ou de provoquer une telle émotion.

A verb used to express the act of inspiring or filling someone with a feeling of reverential respect, wonder, or fear.

1. Inspire wonder or admirationB2formal

   To cause someone to feel an overwhelming sense of wonder, admiration, or reverence.

   Inspirer un sentiment d'admiration ou de crainte respectueuse

   • The majestic mountains awed the hikers into silence.
   • Her incredible talent awed the entire audience.
   • The sheer size of the cathedral awed every visitor.

   Synonymesamazeastonishastounddazzledumbfoundimpressoveraweoverwhelmstaggerstun

2. Inspire profound respectB2formal

   To fill someone with a deep feeling of respect, often mixed with fear or reverence.

   Inspirer une profonde révérence

   • The power of the storm awed the ancient sailors.
   • His wisdom and kindness awed all who met him.
   • The judge's authority awed the courtroom into quiet submission.

   Synonymesamazeastonishdauntdumbfoundimpressintimidateoverawestun