awful
adjective
- 1
causing fear or dread or terror
the awful war
an awful risk
- 2
exceptionally bad or displeasing
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
- 3
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
New York is an amazing city
the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
- 4
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
in a nasty mood
a nasty accident
- 5
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
in a frightful hurry
spent a frightful amount of money
- 6
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
awed by the silence
awful worshippers with bowed heads
adverb
- 1
used as intensifiers
terribly interesting
I'm awful sorry
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