awful

/ˈɔːfə‍l/

/ˈɑfəɫ/, /ˈɔfəɫ/

[adjective] [adverb]

awful

[ADJECTIVE]

extremely unpleasant, bad, or disagreeable

synonyms : abominable

causing fear or dread or terror

synonyms : dire

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

synonyms : nasty

antonyms : nice

extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

synonyms : frightful

terrible

tremendous

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

synonyms : amazing

awe-inspiring

awesome

awing

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

synonyms : awed

awful

[ADVERB]

used as intensifiers

synonyms : awfully

frightfully

terribly

Examples

1. The weather was awful, with heavy rain and wind.

2. She said an awful lot

3. They received some awful news about their friend's accident.

4. It's awful having a boss who breathes down your neck all the time.

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