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It was pretty awesome

🇬🇧 UK //ˈprɪti ˈɔːs(ə)m// 🇺🇸 US //ˈprɪti ˈɔːsəm//

Meaning of It was pretty awesome

Expresses strong approval or admiration.

In simple words: It was very good or impressive.

It was pretty awesome in a sentence

• We had a pretty awesome time at the beach.
• That movie was pretty awesome and well-made.
• She did a pretty awesome job on the project.
• Your presentation was pretty awesome, everyone loved it!

How to use It was pretty awesome

Commonly used in casual speech. 'Awesome' can sound overly enthusiastic in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine being so impressed you can hardly breathe, like an 'aw' sound.

Related words

Collocations with It was pretty awesome

• pretty awesome experience
• pretty awesome day
• pretty awesome game
• pretty awesome food
• pretty awesome performance

Synonyms for It was pretty awesome

• amazing
• fantastic
• incredible
• great
• wonderful

Common mistakes with It was pretty awesome

• Using 'awesome' in overly serious situations.
• Mispronouncing 'awesome' with too many syllables.
• Confusing 'awesome' with 'awful' which means bad.

Frequently asked questions about "It was pretty awesome"

What does "It was pretty awesome" mean?

It was very good or impressive.

What is the definition of "It was pretty awesome"?

Expresses strong approval or admiration.

How do you use "It was pretty awesome" in a sentence?

We had a pretty awesome time at the beach.

Can you give another example of "It was pretty awesome"?

That movie was pretty awesome and well-made.

What are synonyms for "It was pretty awesome"?

Common alternatives include amazing, fantastic, incredible, great, wonderful.

What words go with "It was pretty awesome"?

It commonly pairs with pretty awesome experience, pretty awesome day, pretty awesome game, pretty awesome food, pretty awesome performance.

What are common mistakes when using "It was pretty awesome"?

Using 'awesome' in overly serious situations. Mispronouncing 'awesome' with too many syllables. Confusing 'awesome' with 'awful' which means bad.

How do you pronounce "It was pretty awesome"?

US: //ˈprɪti ˈɔːsəm//, UK: //ˈprɪti ˈɔːs(ə)m//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is "It was pretty awesome" formal or informal?

"It was pretty awesome" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use "It was pretty awesome"?

Commonly used in casual speech. 'Awesome' can sound overly enthusiastic in formal contexts.