Word
awesomeness
Phoneticsawe·some·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɔsəmˌnɛs/
UK/ˈɔːsʌmnəs/
Informal
Definition
n. the quality of being very impressive, beautiful, or great. You use this to describe something that makes you feel a lot of respect or admiration.
n. the quality of being extremely impressive, magnificent, or inspiring. Often used to describe natural phenomena, artistic achievements, or exceptional human performance.
Examples
“The awesomeness of the mountain range took my breath away.”
“The team's awesomeness on the field was evident from the first minute of the match.”
“The sheer awesomeness of the cathedral's architecture left even the most skeptical critics in silent awe, unable to find fault with its intricate stone carvings.”
Examples
simple
“The awesomeness of the mountain range took my breath away.”
contextual
“The team's awesomeness on the field was evident from the first minute of the match.”
complex
“The sheer awesomeness of the cathedral's architecture left even the most skeptical critics in silent awe, unable to find fault with its intricate stone carvings.”
Etymology
From awesome + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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