awesome

[ aw-suh m ]
/ 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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Origin of awesome

First recorded in 1590–1600; awe + -some1

usage note for awesome

See awful.

OTHER WORDS FROM awesome

awe·some·ly, adverbawe·some·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH awesome

awful awesome offal

Words nearby awesome

aweary, aweather, awed, aweigh, aweless, awesome, awesomesauce, awestruck, aweto, awful, awfully
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British Dictionary definitions for awesomely

awesome
/ (ˈɔːsəm) /

adjective

inspiring or displaying awe
slang excellent or outstanding

Derived forms of awesome

awesomely, adverbawesomeness, noun
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