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awesome

 

[ ˈɔːs(ə)m ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something impressive or remarkable

Causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear; very impressive or remarkable.

Synonyms

amazing, impressive, incredible, outstanding, remarkable

Examples of usage

  • That was an awesome performance!
  • She has an awesome personality.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.
Context #2 | Adverb

expressing approval or agreement

Extremely; very.

Synonyms

exceedingly, extremely, incredibly, remarkably, very

Examples of usage

  • I'm awesome at playing the guitar!
  • He speaks awesome Spanish.

Translations

Translations of the word "awesome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incrível

🇮🇳 शानदार

🇩🇪 großartig

🇮🇩 menakjubkan

🇺🇦 дивовижний

🇵🇱 niesamowity

🇯🇵 すごい

🇫🇷 génial

🇪🇸 increíble

🇹🇷 harika

🇰🇷 대단한

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 úžasný

🇸🇰 úžasný

🇨🇳 棒极了

🇸🇮 neverjetno

🇮🇸 ótrúlegt

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 გასაოცარი

🇦🇿 möhtəşəm

🇲🇽 increíble

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.

See also: awe, awed, awestruck, overawe.

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.