Awesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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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.

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Word Description / Examples
awesome

Use this when you want to indicate that something is extremely good or exciting, often in casual or informal settings.

  • The concert last night was awesome!
  • Her new book is just awesome.
amazing

This word is good for situations where you want to describe something that causes great surprise or wonder.

  • She did an amazing job on her project.
  • The view from the top of the mountain is amazing.
impressive

Use this to describe something that evokes admiration due to its size, quality, or skill, often in more formal or professional contexts.

  • His performance was truly impressive.
  • Their new office building is really impressive.
remarkable

This word is ideal for pointing out something worth noting or extraordinary, generally in more formal or serious discussions.

  • Her recovery from the accident was remarkable.
  • The scientist's findings were truly remarkable.
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.

  • He received an award for his outstanding contributions to the company.
  • Her academic achievements are outstanding.
incredible

Appropriate for describing something that is hard to believe due to its extraordinary nature, both in positive and outstanding ways.

  • The special effects in the movie were incredible.
  • She has an incredible talent for painting.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
awesome

Used to describe something that is very impressive, great, or enjoyable. Often has a casual and enthusiastic tone.

  • That concert was awesome!
  • You did an awesome job on that project.
extremely

Used to emphasize a very high degree of something. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • She is extremely good at playing the piano.
  • It's extremely important to wear a seatbelt.
very

Used to emphasize a high degree of something. Extremely common and versatile in both spoken and written English.

  • She is very happy with her new job.
  • The movie was very interesting.
incredibly

Used to describe something as difficult to believe due to its impressive or surprising nature. Often has an enthusiastic tone.

  • The show was incredibly entertaining.
  • She runs incredibly fast.
exceedingly

Used to emphasize that something is very much in a certain way. Often found in more formal or written contexts.

  • The weather has been exceedingly hot lately.
  • He is exceedingly talented in mathematics.
remarkably

Used to describe something that is unusual or extraordinary in a way that attracts attention. Often found in formal or academic contexts.

  • He has recovered remarkably well after the surgery.
  • The results are remarkably consistent across all tests.

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.