in awe
Struck with wonder
In awe describes a state of wonder, reverence, or amazed admiration: She stood in awe before the cathedral, I'm still in awe of what he accomplished.
The phrase suggests being overwhelmed by something grand, powerful, or impressive—whether a natural wonder, a person's abilities, or an unexpected achievement.
- stupefyOverwhelm with astonishment
- gobsmackShock into speechlessness
- struck dumbSilenced by astonishment
- marvelingFeeling astonished admiration
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
aghast · admiration · standing ovation · humility · veneration · slack-jawed · lost for words · astonishment · taken aback · beyond belief · imagination · breathtaking · incredulous · fascination · gasping · reverence · wonder · thunderstruck
- captivatedspellbound, entranced, enthralled, mesmerized, rapt
in aweunimpressed
Failing to find remarkable
indifferent · unmoved · blasé · bored · apathetic
in awedefiant
Openly resisting control
irreverent · disrespectful · unintimidated · insolent · cocky
in awecontemptuous
Showing open disrespect
disdainful · scornful · dismissive · condescending · sneering
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