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δέος — meaning in English

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English meaning

awe noun A powerful feeling of respect mixed with wonder or fear.
fear noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

Senses

δέος is used for these senses in English:

awe A feeling of fear and reverence.
fear (uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

awe — full definition

noun A powerful feeling of respect mixed with wonder or fear.
verb To fill someone with awe.

fear — full definition

noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
verb To be afraid of something or someone.
verb To worry or be concerned about something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

σέβας κατάπληξη καταπλήσσω προκαλώ δέος εκφοβίζω φόβος φοβία φοβάμαι