Awe

Etymology

Middle English, from Old Norse agi; akin to Old English ege awe, Greek achos pain

• Date: 13th century

Definitions

• 1 : an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime <stood in awe of the king> <regard nature's wonders with awe>
• 2 archaic a : dread, terror

b : the power to inspire dread