- in awe of someone
- in awe (of (someone/something))
admiring someone or something very much.
I was a kid during World War II, and I was in awe of the guys who flew these planes.
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in awe of someone
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awe — [[t]ɔ͟ː[/t]] awes, awed 1) N UNCOUNT Awe is the feeling of respect and amazement that you have when you are faced with something wonderful and often rather frightening. She gazed in awe at the great stones... His fellow officers regarded him with … English dictionary
awe — awe1 [ ɔ ] noun uncount * a feeling of great respect and admiration, often combined with fear: The place has always inspired me with awe and wonder. in awe: They gazed in awe at their hero. be/stand in awe of someone: He is totally in awe of his… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
awe — I UK [ɔː] / US [ɔ] noun [uncountable] * a feeling of great respect and admiration, often combined with fear The place has always inspired me with awe and wonder. in awe: They gazed in awe at their hero. be/stand in awe of someone: He is totally… … English dictionary
awe inspiring — Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way … The small dictionary of idiomes
awe — awe1 [o: US o:] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old Norse; Origin: agi] 1.) a feeling of great respect and liking for someone or something ▪ He felt great awe for the landscape. with/in awe ▪ Kate gazed at the statue with awe. 2.) be/stand in awe of sb … Dictionary of contemporary English
awe — 1 noun (U) 1 a feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something: with awe/in awe: Kate gazed at the mountains with awe. | fill sb with awe: The sight of so many jewels in one place filled them with awe. 2 be/stand in awe of sb to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
awe-inspiring — ADJ GRADED (emphasis) If you describe someone or something as awe inspiring, you are emphasizing that you think that they are remarkable and amazing, although sometimes rather frightening. ...a museum with an awe inspiring display of jewellery … English dictionary
awe inspiring — Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Awe inspiring — Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way … Dictionary of English idioms
awe — I South African Slang Origin: Afrikanerisms [AAAH WHERE] said in excitement, as in: Aweh; my boss said I can go home early today.. The word has many meanings or uses: hello , goodbye , yes . Also associated with prison use. (Greeting) Aweh my bru … English dialects glossary
