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astonishment / awe

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈsõbɾu/as·som·bro

Definition

1

1. A feeling of great wonder, astonishment, or amazement. 2. Superstitious fear, dread caused by something supernatural or mysterious.

Usage examples

“They watched the spectacle with open-mouthed astonishment.”
“The old castle was a place of dread and awe for the villagers.”

Common combinations

great astonishmentcause astonishmentfilled with awelook of amazement