Causing feelings of reverence, wonder, or amazement through grandeur, beauty, or power. It describes something that evokes awe—a complex emotion combining fear, wonder, and respect.
Compound of 'awe' from Old English 'ege' meaning 'terror' or 'dread,' and 'inspiring' from Latin 'inspirare' (to breathe into). The term evolved as awe shifted from primarily fearful reverence to include wonder and admiration.
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