Thoughts on awe.

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Awe is a Middle English word with roots in Old Norse. It is interesting to note the difference between its two most common usages today; awesome (the ultimate praise - although it is prone to be used sarcastically) and awful (quite the opposite of praise).

 And then there’s “awww” – the reaction to something overwhelmingly cute, like a fluffy bunny.

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