Awfulness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Awfulness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being awful.
Meaning
The state or quality of being awful.
More Meanings
- The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence
- The state of being struck with awe; a spirit of solemnity; profound reverence.
Example Sentences
the awfulness of this sacred place
"Why is the awfulness of families such a popular reason for starting another?"
Out came old Teenie, buzzing mad as a whole nest of wasps. Muttered awfulnesses came from her great padded bonnet.
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?
Word Forms
- awfulnesses
Synonyms for awfulness
Depending on context, synonyms include dreadfulness, solemnity, terribleness, horridness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terribleness, horridness, dreadfulness, godawfulness, atrociousness, appallingness.
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