awe

Universal Words noun, verb noun [U] feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by sth/sb: awe and respect * awe and wonder * He speaks of her with awe. * 'It's magnificent,' she whispered in awe. IDIOMS be / stand in awe of sb/sth to admire sb/sth and be slightly frightened of them/it: While Diana was in awe of her grandfather, she adored her grandmother. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal) to fill sb with awe: She seemed awed by the presence of so many famous people. awed adjective: We watched in awed silence.