awesome

[aw-suhm]

adjective

1. causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear.

   an awesome sight.

2. exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration, or fear.

3. Slang.,  very impressive.

   That new white convertible is totally awesome.

awesome

/ ˈɔːsəm /

adjective

1. inspiring or displaying awe

2. slang,  excellent or outstanding

Confusables Note

See awful.

Other Word Forms

• awesomeness noun
• awesomely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of awesome¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; awe + -some ¹

Example Sentences

In another he wrote: "It's going to be awesome being a double amputee."

From BBC

“He was learning all these traditional Appalachian instruments, and I said, ‘That’s awesome because my house is set in the Dust Bowl.’”

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually some awesome promoters at radio stations heard it and they wanted to take a chance on the record.

From Los Angeles Times

"He bowled with high pace and high skill. He was awesome to watch this year and everyone was talking about him."

From BBC

“It’s awesome to have everyone back here, but it’s not the same,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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