awesome
- 01 A2 Elementary
very good, impressive, or enjoyable. You use this when you are excited about something.
used as a general superlative to indicate excellence or high quality. Highly informal in register and common in spoken English.
Simple“The concert last night was awesome and we had a great time.”
In context“The special effects in the latest blockbuster were truly awesome, though the plot itself was somewhat predictable.”
UsageCommonly used as a one-word response to show agreement or excitement.
Teacher's tipIn modern conversation, this is a very common 'filler' word for anything positive; students should be careful not to use it in formal academic writing.
- 02 C1 Advanced
something so big, powerful, or beautiful that it makes you feel a little bit of fear or deep respect.
inspiring awe; characterized by a quality that inspires profound admiration, reverence, or fear.
Simple“The view from the top of the mountain was awesome and silent.”
In context“The explorers stood in silence before the awesome power of the waterfall, feeling small against the scale of the natural world.”
UsageOften used to describe nature, vast landscapes, or divine power.
SynonymsAntonymsunimpressiveordinary