Meaning of 'awful'

adverb

used as intensifiers

Synonyms: very

adjective

causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "the awful war"

Synonyms: fearful dire direful dread dreaded dreadful fearsome frightening horrendous horrific terrible

adjective

exceptionally bad or displeasing

Synonyms: dreadful terrible atrocious painful unspeakable abominable

adjective

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

Synonyms: amazing awe-inspiring awesome awing

adjective

offensive or even malicious

Example: "This comic's new act is awful!"

Synonyms: nasty

adjective

extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

Synonyms: terrible frightful tremendous

adjective

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

Synonyms: awed