awesome
[ aw-suhm ]
/ ˈɔ səm /
adjective
causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight.
exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration, or fear.
Slang. very impressive: That new white convertible is totally awesome.
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words often confused with awesome
See awful.
OTHER WORDS FROM awesome
awe·some·ly, adverbawe·some·ness, nounWords nearby awesome
aweather, awed, aweigh, awe-inspiring, aweless, awesome, awesomesauce, awestruck, aweto, awful, awfully
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British Dictionary definitions for awesome
awesome
/ (ˈɔːsəm) /
adjective
inspiring or displaying awe
slang excellent or outstanding
Derived forms of awesome
awesomely, adverbawesomeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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