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   awfulness

   /ˈɔːf(ʊ)lnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being very bad or unpleasant: "the chilli and pineapple relish did manage to mask the awfulness of the deep-fried brie"
   • ▪ the shocking or horrific nature of something: "the awfulness of his crime"

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   What is the meaning of awful?

   • Very, extremely; as, an awful big house. Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible. Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive. Struck or filled with awe. Terror-stricken. Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively. Very bad. My socks smell awful.

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   • 極壞, 惡劣, 糟糕… 极坏, 恶劣, 糟糕… horror, terror… horror… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! AWFULNESS definition: 1. the state of being extremely bad or unpleasant: 2. the state of being extremely bad or….

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   What is the difference between awful and awfully?

   • USAGE Although some object to any use of awful or awfully in any sense not connected with a feeling of awe, both have been used in other senses for several centuries. awful and awfully as adverbial intensifiers— awful (ly) hot; awful (ly) cold —appear in the early 19th century, following much the same pattern as horribly and dreadfully.

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   Is awful a etymology?

   • Some grammarians take issue with the senses of awful and awfully that do not convey the etymological connection with awe. However, senses 1 and 2 of the adjective were being used in speech and casual writing by the late 18th century. It is an awful while since you have heard from me … John Keats (letter) There was an awful crowd …

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   How do you use awful in a sentence?

   • You can use awful with noun groups that refer to an amount in order to emphasize how large that amount is. I've got an awful lot of work to do. The caramel looks awfully good. 'I'm awfully sorry,' she told him regretfully. Would you mind awfully waiting a bit, I'll be back right away.

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   Is awful an adverb?

   • As an adverb, awful is less formal in tone than awfully. In the sense “inspiring awe or fear” awesome has largely replaced awful.

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     awfulness meaning: 1. the state of being extremely bad or...

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   Synonyms for AWFULNESS: dreadfulness, horror, atrocity, ghastliness, hideousness, horridness, frightfulness, repulsiveness; Antonyms of AWFULNESS: pleasantness ...

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   awful: [adjective] extremely disagreeable or objectionable.

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   4 meanings: 1. very bad; unpleasant 2. archaic inspiring reverence or dread 3. archaic overcome with awe; reverential 4. not.... Click for more definitions.

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   4 days ago · awfulness: 1 n a quality of extreme unpleasantness Synonyms: dreadfulness , horridness , terribleness Types: frightfulness the quality of being frightful ghastliness , grimness , gruesomeness , luridness the quality of being ghastly Type of: unpleasantness the quality of giving displeasure

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