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Definition of “awesome”

awesome (ˈɔːsəm Pronunciation for awesome

Definitions

adjective

  1. inspiring or displaying awe
  2. (slang) excellent or outstanding

Derived Forms

ˈawesomely adverb
ˈawesomeness noun

Translations for 'awesome'

  • British English: awesome An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening. ADJECTIVE...the awesome power of the tsunami.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: incrível
  • Chinese: 令人畏惧的令人畏惧懼的
  • European Spanish: formidable
  • French: impressionnant impressionnante
  • German: überwältigend
  • Italian: impressionante
  • Japanese: おそるべき
  • Korean: 장엄한
  • Portuguese: incrível
  • Spanish: formidable

Example Sentences Including 'awesome'

It was awesome , beautiful in the way that a great fire is, despite the havoc it leaves in its trail.
Appiganesi, Lisa Dreams of Innocence
On paper the likely line-up for Sunday is not the awesome eleven people associate with Arsenal.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2003)
One would shrink from such an obligation if the alternative was not also so awesome.
Travers, P L What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story
People like working there because it rocks and the beer is totally awesome.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The machines that harvest energy out of the wind now have an awesome , otherworldly appearance.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The police headquarters which she built up enough courage to approach on her third day felt as awesome as a temple to some monstrous deity.
Appiganesi, Lisa Dreams of Innocence
To say: I was there, and it was awesome , seeing Tommy-Ray McGuire die and rise again.
Clive Barker THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)
Two academic journal papers have undergone " awesome modifications", to remove data of potential use to bioterrorists.
New Scientist (2003)
We are starting to get some width on the the game but that English defence is awesome.
Glasgow Herald (2002)

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