astonishment / awe
nounmasculine/ɐˈsõbɾu/medium
as·som·bro
Definition
1. A feeling of great wonder, astonishment, or amazement. 2. Superstitious fear, dread caused by something supernatural or mysterious.
They watched the spectacle with open-mouthed astonishment.
The old castle was a place of dread and awe for the villagers.
Common collocations
great astonishmentcause astonishmentfilled with awelook of amazement
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'assombrar', do latim 'ad-' + 'subumbrare' (cobrir de sombra).