awful

/ˈɔːfəl//ˈɔfəl/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
adjective

1. Very bad.

"My socks smell awful."

2. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

"I have learnt an awful amount today."

3. Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

4. Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

5. Struck or filled with awe.

6. Terror-stricken.

7. Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

adverb

1. Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

2. Very, extremely.

"He was blubbering away something awful."

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