Awe and Dreadfulness

Awe

Awe noun - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary.

Dreadfulness and awe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dreadfulness" instead a noun "Awe".

Nearby Words: awed, aweary

Dreadfulness

Dreadfulness noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.

Awe and dreadfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awe" instead a noun "Dreadfulness".
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