Awesome | Definition of awesome by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of AWESOME

1

: expressive of awe <awesome tribute>

2

a : inspiring awe <an awesome task>

b : terrific, extraordinary <had an awesome time>

— awe·some·ly adverb

— awe·some·ness noun

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First Known Use of AWESOME

1598

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Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, astounding, marvelous, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, wondrous

Antonyms: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Definition of AWESOME for Kids

1

: causing a feeling of respect, fear, and wonder <an awesome view of the canyon> <He … tried not to think of the awesome task that lay ahead of him. — Louis Sachar, Holes>

2

: extremely good <He made an awesome catch.>

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