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awe

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of awe

the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary

was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners

Synonyms of awe

admiration, amazement, astonishment, wonder, wonderment

Words Related to awe

respect, reverence, veneration

curiosity, interest

shock, surprise

disbelief, incomprehension, incredulity

beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination

animation, enlightenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation

absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, immersion, involvement

Near Antonyms of awe

apathy, disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern

boredom, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, tiredness, weariness, weltschmerz

cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy

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