Be/stand in awe of somebody/something
verb phrase
To respect and admire someone or something greatly, to be very impressed by them.
I've always stood in awe of people who can do this job.
Often appears as...
- stand in awe of someone's talent
- be in awe of nature's beauty
Usage tips
Approving
verb phrase
To feel fear or great respect for someone or something, being overwhelmed.
The painting's beauty made the observers stand in awe.
Often appears as...
- stand in awe of the sacred
- be in awe of the unknown
Usage tips
Approving
verb phrase
To respect and admire someone or something greatly, to be very impressed by them.
I've always stood in awe of people who can do this job.
Often appears as...
- stand in awe of someone's talent
- be in awe of nature's beauty
Usage tips
Approving
verb phrase
To feel fear or great respect for someone or something, being overwhelmed.
The painting's beauty made the observers stand in awe.
Often appears as...
- stand in awe of the sacred
- be in awe of the unknown
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Expresses a high level of positive regard and deference towards a person or thing.
She was in awe of the Nobel laureates' contributions to science.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fear
Unlike some synonyms, 'in awe of' implies admiration more than fear.
He stood in awe of the ancient redwoods, admiring their majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Presence
Can refer to someone's presence, achievements, or qualities, not just physical objects.
As a young writer, I am in awe of her creative genius.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Expresses a high level of positive regard and deference towards a person or thing.
She was in awe of the Nobel laureates' contributions to science.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fear
Unlike some synonyms, 'in awe of' implies admiration more than fear.
He stood in awe of the ancient redwoods, admiring their majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Presence
Can refer to someone's presence, achievements, or qualities, not just physical objects.
As a young writer, I am in awe of her creative genius.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Expresses a high level of positive regard and deference towards a person or thing.
She was in awe of the Nobel laureates' contributions to science.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fear
Unlike some synonyms, 'in awe of' implies admiration more than fear.
He stood in awe of the ancient redwoods, admiring their majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Presence
Can refer to someone's presence, achievements, or qualities, not just physical objects.
As a young writer, I am in awe of her creative genius.
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