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admiration vs awe

awe vs admiration

admiration and awe both are nouns.

admiration is not a verb while awe is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
admiration Yes No No No
awe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, awe is a hyponym of admiration; that is, awe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than admiration:
  • admiration: the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
  • awe: an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
admiration (noun) awe (noun)
a favorable judgment a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
a feeling of delighted approval and liking an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
admiration (verb) awe (verb)
inspire awe in
Difference between admiration and awe

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