word

awe experience

AW ik-SPEER-ee-uns

ɔː ɪkˈspɪəriəns

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aweexperience

Dictionary meaning

An emotional response to perceiving something vast that challenges existing mental frameworks, associated with decreased self-focus, prosocial behavior, and well-being

Examples

Viewing the Grand Canyon for the first time triggered a profound awe experience.
Researchers found that awe experiences reduce inflammatory cytokines linked to stress.

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