awful

/ˈɔːfəl//ˈɔfəl/

adjective

  1. 1

    Very bad.

    “My socks smell awful.”
  2. 2

    Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

    “I have learnt an awful amount today.”
  3. 3

    Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

  4. 4

    Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

  5. 5

    Struck or filled with awe.

  6. 6

    Terror-stricken.

  7. 7

    Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

adverb

  1. 1

    Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

  2. 2

    Very, extremely.

    “He was blubbering away something awful.”

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