in awe (of someone or something)

in awe (of someone or something)
in awe (of someone or something)
fearful and respectful of someone or something. •

Everyone in the country was in awe of the king and queen.

I love my new car. In fact, I'm in awe of it.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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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

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  • 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

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