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Awful

/ˈɔːfəl/

Very bad.

📖 Definitions of "Awful"

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.

adverb
  1. 1

    Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

  2. 2

    Very, extremely.

    "He was blubbering away something awful."

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