What does awfulness mean?
Awfulness means The state or quality of being awful..
Awfulness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The state or quality of being awful..
Definitions by Sense
- The state or quality of being awful.
- The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence
- The state of being struck with awe; a spirit of solemnity; profound reverence.
Example Sentences
Out came old Teenie, buzzing mad as a whole nest of wasps. Muttered awfulnesses came from her great padded bonnet.
"Why is the awfulness of families such a popular reason for starting another?"
the awfulness of this sacred place
[…] the knocking at the gate, which succeeds to the murder of Duncan, produced to my feelings an effect for which I could never account: the effect was—that it reflected back upon the murder a peculiar awfulness and a depth of solemnity […]
It is only when actually gazing on an active volcano that one can fully realize its awfulness and grandeur. Whence comes that inexhaustible fire whose dense and sulphurous smoke forever issues from this bare and desolate peak?
Synonyms for awfulness
Antonyms for awfulness
Related Words
Word Forms
- awfulnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for awfulness?
Common synonyms include dreadfulness, solemnity, terribleness, horridness.
What is the opposite of awfulness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use awfulness in a sentence?
Out came old Teenie, buzzing mad as a whole nest of wasps. Muttered awfulnesses came from her great padded bonnet.
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