AWESOME | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word AWESOME in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AWESOME with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Awesome

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 16th century (in the sense ‘filled with awe’): from awe+ -some

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɔːs(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe

Short Definition:

extremely impressive or daunting

Examples:
  • the awesome power of the atomic bomb

Word: Awesome

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɔːs(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

extremely well; excellently

Short Definition:

extremely well

Examples:
  • my yearly review went awesome

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