awful synonyms

awful

modif.

  1. Very bad or unpleasant

    terrible, wretched, disagreeable, objectionable; see offensive 2, poor 2.

  2. Frightful

    terrible, dreadful, appalling, terrifying; see frightful 1, terrible 1.

  3. Impressive

    awe-inspiring, lofty, exalted, majestic; see grand 2.

  4. *Very great

    great, colossal, tremendous, prodigious; see large 1.

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