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awesome

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːsəm/

awesome means: Very good, enjoyable, or exciting.

adjective

VERY GOODA2

Very good, enjoyable, or exciting.

  • Your new shoes are awesome.
  • We had an awesome time at the party.
  • Was the concert as awesome as you expected?

Similar words: great, fantastic, excellent

Opposites: terrible

Common phrases: an awesome day, awesome music, look awesome, an awesome show

CAUSE WONDERC1

So great, beautiful, or powerful that it makes you feel deep surprise or respect.

  • The waterfall was an awesome sight.
  • We stood beneath cliffs of awesome height.
  • The storm reminded us of the awesome power of nature.

Similar words: awe-inspiring, impressive

Common phrases: awesome power, an awesome sight, awesome responsibility

Questions about awesome

What does awesome mean?

Very good, enjoyable, or exciting.

What is awesome in other languages?

Türkçe: harika · Español: genial · Français: génial · Deutsch: toll · Italiano: fantastico · 日本語: 最高の

How do you pronounce awesome?

It is pronounced /ˈɔːsəm/.

How do you use awesome in a sentence?

Your new shoes are awesome. We had an awesome time at the party.

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