cinefaction

/ˌsɪnɪfækˈʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being overwhelmed by the spectacle or grandeur of something, often to the point of feeling insignificant or powerless

“The tourists were overcome with cinefaction as they gazed up at the towering skyscrapers of the city.”

Synonyms

  • awe
  • reverence

Antonyms

  • disdain
  • indifference