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Aweful (adjective)
misspelling of awfulAlso obsolete spelling of awful.
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Awful (adjective)
Very bad.
“My socks smell awful.”
“We saw such an awful film last night that we left the theater before the end.”
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Awful (adjective)
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
“an awful bonnet”
“I have learnt an awful amount today.”
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Awful (adjective)
Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
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Awful (adjective)
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
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Awful (adjective)
Struck or filled with awe.
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Awful (adjective)
Terror-stricken.
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Awful (adjective)
Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.
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Awful (adverb)
Very, extremely.
“That’s an awful big house.”
“She seemed awful nice when I met her yesterday.”
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Awful (adjective)
very bad or unpleasant
“an awful speech”
“the place smelled awful”
“I look awful in a swimsuit”
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Awful (adjective)
extremely shocking; horrific
“awful, bloody images”
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Awful (adjective)
(of a person) very unwell or troubled
“I felt awful for being so angry with him”
“you look awful—you should go and lie down”
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Awful (adjective)
used to emphasize the extent of something, especially something unpleasant or negative
“I’ve made an awful fool of myself”
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Awful (adjective)
inspiring reverential wonder or fear.
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Awful (adverb)
awfully; very
“we’re an awful long way from the motorway”