AWFUL

/ˈɔːfəl/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. adverb used as intensifiers. — synonyms: terribly, awfully, frightfully
  2. adjective exceptionally bad or displeasing. — synonyms: atrocious, abominable, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable
  3. adjective causing fear or dread or terror. — synonyms: dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening
  4. adjective offensive or even (of persons) malicious. — synonyms: nasty
  5. adjective inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence. — synonyms: awed
  6. adjective extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact. — synonyms: frightful, terrible, tremendous
  7. adjective inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. — synonyms: amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, awing

Examples

  • “My socks smell awful.”
  • “I have learnt an awful amount today.”
  • “He was blubbering away something awful.”

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