Awesome Definition
ôsəm
adjective
awesomest
Inspiring awe.
Webster's New World
Expressing awe.
Stood in awesome silence before the ancient ruins.
American Heritage
Showing awe.
Webster's New World
Remarkable; outstanding.
American Heritage
Wonderful; impressive; excellent.
Webster's New World
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noun
(Internet slang) The quality, state, or essence of being awesome or cool; awesomeness.
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Other Word Forms of Awesome
Adjective
Base Form:
awesome
Superlative:
awesomestOrigin of Awesome
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Early Modern English 1590-1600, from awe + -some. Compare Old English eġeful (“fearful, inspiring awe”).
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