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awful

/ˈɔːfəl/

adjective

Meaning

  • Very bad.

    "My socks smell awful."

  • Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

    "I have learnt an awful amount today."

  • Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

  • Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

  • Struck or filled with awe.

  • Terror-stricken.

  • Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

adverb

Meaning

  • Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

  • Very, extremely.

    "He was blubbering away something awful."