Awesome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.səm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Awesome is an adjective meaning Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement.
Meaning
Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, Canada, US, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.
- (uncountable, slang) Clipping of awesomeness (“the quality, state, or essence of being awesome”).
- (countable, informal) A person who is awesome.
Example Sentences
Awesome, dude!
That was awesome!
The tsunami was awesome in its destructive power.
The waterfall in the middle of the rainforest was an awesome sight.
Word Forms
- awesomer
- awesomest
Synonyms for awesome
Depending on context, synonyms include amazing, astounding, awe-inspiring, sensational, awesomesauce, based.
Antonyms for awesome
Common opposites include horrible, horrific, terrible, mediocre, aweless, fail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include awe-inspiring, amazing, impressive, awing, formidable, wow.
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Sources & Attribution
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