awe

meraviglia, stupore

Forte sorpresa e ammirazione quando si vede o si vive qualcosa di straordinario.

In inglese semplice: A strong feeling of surprise and admiration when you see or experience something amazing.

• We watched the fireworks in awe.
• The mountain view filled me with awe.
• She felt a sense of awe beneath the stars.

Come si usa: in awe of someone/something (I was in awe of her skill.)

Sinonimi: wonder, amazement

Espressioni comuni: in awe, sense of awe, awe at something

timore reverenziale

Profondo rispetto misto a paura verso qualcuno o qualcosa di potente.

In inglese semplice: A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear towards someone or something powerful.

• The king inspired awe.
• They stood in awe of the ancient god.
• Her severe manner filled the children with awe.

Come si usa: in awe of someone/something (The villagers were in awe of their ruler.)

Sinonimi: reverence

Espressioni comuni: in awe, awe of someone, awe and fear

incutere timore, impressionare

Far provare a qualcuno un profondo rispetto misto a paura.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel deep respect mixed with fear.

• His power awed them.
• The visitors were awed by the temple’s solemn grandeur.
• The ruler’s presence awed even his boldest critics.

Come si usa: be awed by someone/something (We were awed by the king’s authority.)

Sinonimi: overawe

Espressioni comuni: awe someone, awed by something, awe the crowd