awful

adjective

  1. 1

    causing fear or dread or terror

    the awful war

    an awful risk

  2. 2

    exceptionally bad or displeasing

    atrocious taste

    abominable workmanship

  3. 3

    inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

    New York is an amazing city

    the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight

  4. 4

    offensive or even (of persons) malicious

    in a nasty mood

    a nasty accident

  5. 5

    extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

    in a frightful hurry

    spent a frightful amount of money

  6. 6

    inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

    awed by the silence

    awful worshippers with bowed heads

adverb

  1. 1

    used as intensifiers

    terribly interesting

    I'm awful sorry

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