Who invented the word awesome

Nglish: Translation of awesome for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of awesome for Arabic Speakers. Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Log in Sign Up. Save Word. Essential Meaning of awesome.

We had an awesome task ahead of us. She's an awesome singer. See More Examples You did an awesome job on that project. The movie was totally awesome. Full Definition of awesome. Synonyms Is the Word awesome Overused? Synonyms for awesome Synonyms amazing , astonishing , astounding , awful , eye-opening , fabulous , marvelous or marvellous , miraculous , portentous , prodigious , staggering , stunning , stupendous , sublime , surprising , wonderful , wondrous Visit the Thesaurus for More.

Is the Word awesome Overused? Examples of awesome in a Sentence the awesome sight of an erupting volcano It was an awesome responsibility. We had an awesome time at the concert. He lives in New York City with his wife a former lexicographer , son a potential future lexicographer , and two non-lexical dogs.

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