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Meaning of ‘awful’
7 definitions found.
used as intensifiers
Synonyms: very
causing fear or dread or terror
Example: "the awful war"
Synonyms: fearful dire direful dread dreaded dreadful fearsome frightening horrendous horrific terrible
exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms: dreadful terrible atrocious painful unspeakable abominable
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Synonyms: amazing awe-inspiring awesome awing
offensive or even malicious
Example: "This comic's new act is awful!"
Synonyms: nasty
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
Synonyms: terrible frightful tremendous
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
Synonyms: awed
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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