Definitions

be in awe of

VERB

revere/reverence

Synonyms

WEAK

admire adore apotheosize appreciate cherish defer to deify enjoy esteem exalt hold in awe honor look up to love magnify pay homage prize put on pedestal regard respect think highly of treasure value venerate worship

Antonyms

WEAK

despise disregard

VERB

venerate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cherish esteem exalt hallow idolize

STRONG

admire adore apotheosize appreciate deify honor love regard respect reverence treasure value worship

WEAK

hold in awe look up to put on a pedestal think highly of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denounce

STRONG

abhor condemn despise detest dishonor dislike disparage disregard disrespect hate scorn

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Captain Helen Brackenbury said Muldowney served all those under his command authentically, adding "everyday he displayed a level of spirit I continue to be in awe of".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“He would meticulously study and perfect his many crafts and I would always be in awe of how one man could possibly learn and successfully apply such a wide breadth of knowledge.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023

Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels would be in awe of it.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2023

It’s hard not to be in awe of the view Kelly Reilly shows me during our video interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2022

At the party, Joey pretends to be in awe of everything she sees.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

be in awe of

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