Vocabulary Spotlight
Awe
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: विस्मय (Vismay) – A feeling of wonder, amazement, and respect, often mixed with a little fear.
Pronunciation
[aw]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Admiration – प्रशंसा (Prashansa)
Related Words
Reverence – श्रद्धा (Shraddha)
Word Origin
“Awe” shabd Old English aur Norse bhasha se aaya hai. Iska purana arth tha “fear” aur “respect,” jo ab bhi iska ek part hai.
– The word “Awe” originated from Old English and Norse languages, where it meant “fear” and “respect,” which are still part of its meaning today.
Word Family
Noun: Awe – विस्मय (Vismay)
Adjective: Awesome – विस्मयकारी (Vismaykari)
Usage Examples
1. Usne Himalayaon ka drishya dekha aur awe mein kho gaya.
– He saw the view of the Himalayas and was lost in awe.
2. Bachche apne teacher ke knowledge aur personality se awe mein hain.
– The students are in awe of their teacher’s knowledge and personality.
Cultural Note
India mein, logon ko pracheen mandiron aur parvaton ki prakriti ka drishya aksar awe mein daal deta hai, jo ek sammaan aur aascharya ka anubhav karwata hai.
In Context
Aajkal “awe” shabd kisi cheez ya vyakti ke prati behad sammaan aur aascharya ko darshata hai, jaise “in awe of nature” ya “in awe of a leader.”
Vocabulary Challenge
“Awe” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Awe” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?