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awesome
/ˈɔːsəm/
extremely impressive or excellent
The concert was absolutely awesome!
The concert was extremely impressive and exciting.
informal
Extremely impressive, excellent, or inspiring awe
She gave an awesome performance on stage.
Her performance was extremely impressive and well-received.
The view from the mountain was awesome.
The view was breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
Often used in informal contexts to express strong approval or admiration.
Collocations
awesome joban excellent or impressive task completedawesome saucesomething or someone that is extremely impressive or coolawesome saucean informal way to express strong approval
Pro Tip
Informal Usage
Use 'awesome' in casual conversations to express strong approval or admiration.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'awsum,' meaning 'awe-inspiring,' derived from Old English 'ēgesfull,' meaning 'full of awe.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal speech and writing to express strong positive feelings about something or someone.
Word Breakdown
awe
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
root-some
suffix indicating a state or quality
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