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Meaning of awful

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

awful

Pronunciation:/ˈɔːfəl//ˈɔfəl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very bad.

    Example: My socks smell awful.

  2. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

    Example: I have learnt an awful amount today.

  3. Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

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

adverb

Definitions

  1. Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

  2. Very, extremely.

    Example: He was blubbering away something awful.