awful - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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very bad or unpleasant

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the place smelled awful

I look awful in a swimsuit

an awful speech

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(adjective)

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used to emphasize the extent of something, especially something unpleasant or negative

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I've made an awful fool of myself

(adjective)

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inspiring reverential wonder or fear

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(adverb)

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awfully; very

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we're an awful long way from the motorway

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