Awe/ɔː/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Positive Fear Awe often combines respect with a positive type of fear, admiration for something vast or powerful. He watched the volcano erupt in awe. Pro Tip 2/3Natural Wonders Awe is commonly felt when encountering magnificent natural scenery or phenomena. Standing before the towering redwoods, she was silent in awe. Pro Tip 3/3Vastness Impact Things that suggest vastness or infinity, like the night sky, often evoke a sense of awe. The endless stars above filled them with awe.