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- [aw-suh m]
- /ˈɔ səm/
- /ˈɔː.səm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-suh m]
- /ˈɔ səm/
Definitions of awesome word
- adjective awesome An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening. 3
- adjective awesome inspiring or displaying awe 3
- adjective awesome excellent or outstanding 3
- adjective awesome inspiring awe 3
- adjective awesome showing awe 3
- adjective awesome wonderful; impressive; excellent 3
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Origin of awesome
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; awe + -some1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Awesome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awesome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
awesome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for awesome
adj awesome
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- breathtaking — If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
- intimidating — to make timid; fill with fear.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
adjective awesome
- splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- tremendous — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- amazing — You say that something is amazing when it is very surprising and makes you feel pleasure, approval, or wonder.
- astounding — If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
Antonyms for awesome
adj awesome
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
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See also
Matching words
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