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Awesome

UK //ˈɔːsəm//US //ˈɔːsəm//

Definition

Extremely good or impressive; inspiring great admiration.

In simple words: Very good or impressive

Examples

That movie was awesome!
She has an awesome talent for singing.
The view from the top of the mountain is awesome.
We had an awesome time at the beach last weekend.
You did an awesome job on your presentation!

Usage notes

Commonly used in casual conversation. Avoid in formal writing, where 'impressive' or 'excellent' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'awesome' as 'awe-inspiring', something that creates wonder.

Collocations

awesome experience
awesome job
awesome view
awesome performance

Synonyms

fantastic
amazing
incredible
excellent
remarkable

Antonyms

terrible
awful
bad

Common mistakes

Used too frequently; try to vary vocabulary.
Confused with 'awful', which means very bad.
Overused for minor achievements.