awe /ɔː/noun 4verb 2forms 6 noun4 •A feeling of fear and reverence. •A feeling of amazement. •(no longer used) Power to inspire awe. •(no longer used) A bucket (blade) attached to water wheels. verb2 •To inspire fear and reverence in. •To control by inspiring dread. formsawed · aweing · awing · awes · aweth · awest