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awe vs admiration

admiration vs awe

awe and admiration both are nouns.

awe is a verb but admiration is not a verb.

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

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