B1adjective informal 1K

Awesome

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɔːsəm// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɔːsəm//

Meaning of Awesome

Extremely good or impressive; inspiring great admiration.

In simple words: Very good or impressive

Awesome in a sentence

• 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!

How to use Awesome

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.

Related words

Collocations with Awesome

• awesome experience
• awesome job
• awesome view
• awesome performance

Synonyms for Awesome

• fantastic
• amazing
• incredible
• excellent
• remarkable

Opposites of Awesome

• terrible
• awful
• bad

Common mistakes with Awesome

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

Frequently asked questions about Awesome

What does Awesome mean?

Very good or impressive

What is the definition of Awesome?

Extremely good or impressive; inspiring great admiration.

How do you use Awesome in a sentence?

That movie was awesome!

Can you give another example of Awesome?

She has an awesome talent for singing.

What are synonyms for Awesome?

Common alternatives include fantastic, amazing, incredible, excellent, remarkable.

What is the opposite of Awesome?

Opposite meanings include terrible, awful, bad.

What words go with Awesome?

It commonly pairs with awesome experience, awesome job, awesome view, awesome performance.

What are common mistakes when using Awesome?

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

How do you pronounce Awesome?

US: //ˈɔːsəm//, UK: //ˈɔːsəm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Awesome formal or informal?

"Awesome" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Awesome?

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

What CEFR level is Awesome?

"Awesome" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.