AWE meaning : 1. a feeling of great respect and sometimes fear: 2. to feel great respect for someone: . Learn more. AWE meaning : 1. a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: 2. to cause someone to feel…. Learn more. Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world , like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at the birth of a child. When people feel awe, they may use other words to describe the experience, such as wonder, amazement, surprise, or transcendence. Definition of awe noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.