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astonishment / awe
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈsõbɾu/as·som·bro
Definition
11. 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.”
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great astonishmentcause astonishmentfilled with awelook of amazement