Awesome: meaning, definitions and examples
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awesome
[ ˈɔːs(ə)m ]
describing something impressive or remarkable
Causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear; very impressive or remarkable.
Synonyms
amazing, impressive, incredible, outstanding, remarkable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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awesome |
Use this when you want to indicate that something is extremely good or exciting, often in casual or informal settings.
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amazing |
This word is good for situations where you want to describe something that causes great surprise or wonder.
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impressive |
Use this to describe something that evokes admiration due to its size, quality, or skill, often in more formal or professional contexts.
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remarkable |
This word is ideal for pointing out something worth noting or extraordinary, generally in more formal or serious discussions.
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outstanding |
Use this when you want to indicate that something is noticeably excellent and stands out in a very positive way, often in formal reports or assessments.
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incredible |
Appropriate for describing something that is hard to believe due to its extraordinary nature, both in positive and outstanding ways.
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Examples of usage
- That was an awesome performance!
- She has an awesome personality.
- The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.
expressing approval or agreement
Extremely; very.
Synonyms
exceedingly, extremely, incredibly, remarkably, very.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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awesome |
Used to describe something that is very impressive, great, or enjoyable. Often has a casual and enthusiastic tone.
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extremely |
Used to emphasize a very high degree of something. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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very |
Used to emphasize a high degree of something. Extremely common and versatile in both spoken and written English.
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incredibly |
Used to describe something as difficult to believe due to its impressive or surprising nature. Often has an enthusiastic tone.
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exceedingly |
Used to emphasize that something is very much in a certain way. Often found in more formal or written contexts.
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remarkably |
Used to describe something that is unusual or extraordinary in a way that attracts attention. Often found in formal or academic contexts.
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Examples of usage
- I'm awesome at playing the guitar!
- He speaks awesome Spanish.
Translations
Translations of the word "awesome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incrível
- impressionante
- fantástico
🇮🇳 शानदार
- अद्भुत
- भव्य
🇩🇪 großartig
- fantastisch
- beeindruckend
🇮🇩 menakjubkan
- luar biasa
- hebat
🇺🇦 дивовижний
- неймовірний
- чудовий
🇵🇱 niesamowity
- wspaniały
- fantastyczny
🇯🇵 すごい
- 素晴らしい
- 驚くべき
🇫🇷 génial
- impressionnant
- fantastique
🇪🇸 increíble
- impresionante
- fantástico
🇹🇷 harika
- muhteşem
- müthiş
🇰🇷 대단한
- 멋진
- 훌륭한
🇸🇦 رائع
- مدهش
- مذهل
🇨🇿 úžasný
- fantastický
- ohromující
🇸🇰 úžasný
- fantastický
- ohromujúci
🇨🇳 棒极了
- 令人惊叹的
- 非常好的
🇸🇮 neverjetno
- fantastično
- impresivno
🇮🇸 ótrúlegt
- frábært
- stórkostlegt
🇰🇿 керемет
- таңғаларлық
- тамаша
🇬🇪 გასაოცარი
- შთამბეჭდავი
- ფანტასტიკური
🇦🇿 möhtəşəm
- heyrətamiz
- fantastik
🇲🇽 increíble
- impresionante
- fantástico
Etymology
The word 'awesome' originated in the late 16th century from the word 'awe,' meaning a feeling of respect and wonder. Over time, 'awesome' has evolved to describe something impressive, remarkable, or excellent. Its popularity has grown significantly in modern colloquial language, often used to express admiration or approval.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,676, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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