Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Awful.
How to pronounce awful:
US
Awful - as an adjective
Awful - as an adverb
Used as intensifiers
Example: "Terribly interesting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awfully16frightfully24terribly13Awful - as an adjective satellite
Exceptionally bad or displeasing
Example: "Atrocious taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abominable16atrocious11dreadful13painful12terrible10unspeakable19Causing fear or dread or terror
Example: "The awful war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dire5direful11dread7dreaded10dreadful13fearful13fearsome13frightening19horrendous14horrific16terrible10Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
Example: "Awed by the silence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awed8Extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
Example: "In a frightful hurry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frightful19terrible10tremendous13Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example: "New york is an amazing city"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amazing19awe-inspiringawesome12awing9Example Sentences
"The food at that restaurant was awful."
"I had an awful day at work."
"Her singing voice is awful."
"That movie was awful, I couldn't even finish it."
"The weather today is just awful."
Word Game Points
Is AWFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, awful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AWFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is AWFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, awful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAWFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is AWFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, awful is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAWFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
