Awe
Awe noun - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary.
Usage example: was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners
Captivation and awe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Captivation" instead a noun "Awe".
Captivation
Captivation noun - The power of irresistible attraction.
Awe and captivation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awe" instead a noun "Captivation".
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