awesome
Americanadjective
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causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear.
an awesome sight.
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exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration, or fear.
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Slang. very impressive.
That new white convertible is totally awesome.
adjective
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inspiring or displaying awe
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slang excellent or outstanding
Commonly Confused
See awful.
Other Word Forms
- awesomely adverb
- awesomeness noun
Etymology
Origin of awesome
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Prove to him and myself that I can be an awesome girlfriend.
From Literature
They just erected a Blue Note here in Los Angeles, which is awesome.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re both not letting him cut it. It’s flowing. He has a 4.0 GPA and is an awesome kid that everyone loves.”
From Los Angeles Times
The rationale for vesting awesome powers in a politically insulated central bank is that sage technocrats will make wise decisions.
Looking ahead, Sweeney plans to focus the company on building “awesome Fortnite experiences” with fresh content and continue to accelerate its developer tools, such as the Unreal Engine.
From Los Angeles Times
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