Meaning of the word awesome in English

What does awesome mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

awesome

US /ˈɑː.səm/

UK /ˈɑː.səm/

extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear.

Example:

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The view from the mountain top was absolutely awesome.

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He has an awesome responsibility as the leader of the project.

Synonym:

magnificent breathtaking awe-inspiring formidable daunting

(informal) extremely good or excellent.

Example:

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That concert was absolutely awesome!

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You did an awesome job on that presentation.

Synonym:

great excellent fantastic amazing superb

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