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Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.
Kirsty Coventry

Meaning of "awesome" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AWESOME

awesome  [ˈɔːsəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AWESOME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Awesome is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AWESOME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Awesome

Awesome may refer to: In music: ▪ "Awesome", a Seattle-based American band ▪ Awesome, a 2005 album by Marc Terenzi ▪ "Awesome", a song by Veruca Salt from Eight Arms to Hold You In other entertainment: ▪ Awesome or Devon Woodcomb, a fictional character from the TV series ChuckAwesome, a 1990 science fiction action game for the Amiga and Atari ST ▪ Awesome Comics, an American comic book studio 1997-2000 ▪ Mike Awesome, American professional wrestler In other uses: ▪ Awesome, a dynamic window manager for the X Window System ▪ Awesome Foundation, a philanthropic organization...

Definition of awesome in the English dictionary

The definition of awesome in the dictionary is inspiring or displaying awe. Other definition of awesome is excellent or outstanding.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AWESOME


awsome
ˈɔːsəm
boresome
ˈbɔːsəm
dorsum
ˈdɔːsəm
fleasome
ˈfliːsəm
foursome
ˈfɔːsəm
grassum
ˈɡrɑːsəm
grewsome
ˈɡruːsəm
gruesome
ˈɡruːsəm
threesome
ˈθriːsəm
twosome
ˈtuːsəm
unawesome
ʌnˈɔːsəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AWESOME

awe
awe-inspiring
awe-stricken
aweather
awed
awee
aweel
aweigh
aweless
awelessness
awesomely
awesomeness
awestricken
awestrike
awestruck
aweto
awful
awfully
awfulness
awhato

WORDS THAT END LIKE AWESOME

adventuresome
blithesome
bunglesome
cuddlesome
dolesome
gamesome
jokesome
lithesome
lonesome
lovesome
meddlesome
mettlesome
nettlesome
on one´s lonesome
some
tiresome
troublesome
unwholesome
venturesome
wholesome
wranglesome

Synonyms and antonyms of awesome in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AWESOME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «awesome» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of awesome

Translation of «awesome» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AWESOME

Find out the translation of awesome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of awesome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «awesome» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人畏惧的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

formidable
570 millions of speakers

English

awesome
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कमाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رهيبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удивительным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

incrível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসাধারণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impressionnant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hebat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

überwältigend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おそるべき
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장엄한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyệt vời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அற்புதமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

müthiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impressionante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niesamowite
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дивним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

minunat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρομερός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontsagwekkende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

häftigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjempebra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of awesome

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AWESOME»

The term «awesome» is very widely used and occupies the 1.965 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AWESOME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «awesome» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «awesome» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about awesome

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10 QUOTES WITH «AWESOME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word awesome.
1
Isabel Allende
We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.
2
Eric Andre
I used to be a Geico Caveman for live events. I was a corporate mascot. It was the silliest job. It was actually awesome and fun, but it was retarded.
3
Tom Araya
When I heard the idea of a Slayer wine, I tasted the wines they suggested for us. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at first before I tasted it, but once I tried it, I thought, 'You know what? This is actually really good. A really fruity and round type of flavor for a red wine.' It's very flavorful and tasted awesome!
4
Jillian Bell
I've been very lucky to work with people I think are funny and who are really awesome human beings.
5
Jimmy Bennett
It was a lot of fun working with J.J. Abrams. He got me to drive a Corvette, which was pretty awesome, and jumping out of it was even cooler.
6
Hal Borland
A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart.
7
Rohan Chand
I just really want to work with Hugh Jackman because he's Wolverine. That would be so awesome.
8
Diego Corrales
I played a lot of the original 'Fight Night.' I think the depiction of Trinidad in the game was awesome.
9
Kirsty Coventry
Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.
10
Simon Cowell
If I said to most of the people who auditioned, 'Good job, awesome, well done,' it would have made me actually look and feel ridiculous. It's quite obvious most of the people who turned up for this audition were hopeless.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AWESOME»

Discover the use of awesome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to awesome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Book of Awesome
Based on the award-winning blog 1000awesomethings.com, The Book of Awesome is a high five for humanity and a big celebration of life's little moments and the underappreciated, simple things that make us happy, from popping bubble wrap to ...
Neil Pasricha, 2010
2
The Book of (Even More) Awesome
IT ONLY GETS AWESOMER Neil Pasricha of 1000awesomethings.com presents a brand-new collection of things that make you go AWESOME!
Neil Pasricha, 2011
3
I'm Awesome: One Man's Triumphant Quest to Become the ...
Before he owned the radio waves, Jason competed for twenty years alongside action-sports legends and friends like Tony Hawk. Jason was known for going bigger and harder than anyone else—both on and off the ramp.
Jason Ellis, Mike Tully, 2012
4
Anybody Can Be Cool, But Awesome Takes Practice
Lorraine Peterson presents thirteen weeks of inspiring and challenging devotional readings for teens to help them discover the truth of a person's value in Christ.
Lorraine Peterson, 1988
5
Be Awesome: Modern Life for Modern Ladies
Hadley Freeman, Guardian features writer and author of the popular ‘Ask Hadley...’ column, reminds the modern lady to ‘Be Awesome’.
Hadley Freeman, 2013
6
The Awesome Life Force
1982 the Hermetic Laws of the Universe as Applied to All Phenomena. the most incredible information ever placed between the covers of a book. the greatest mysteries known to man are resolved for the first time in human history and so ...
Joseph H. Cater, 1984
7
Awesome Autumn
With colorful photographs, lively explanations, and classic craft ideas, Bruce Goldstone has created a festive and fascinating exploration of autumn’s awesomeness.
Bruce Goldstone, 2012
8
The Awesome Book of Sharks!
This larger-than-life book of sharks reveals over 200 facts about sharks for kids of all ages.
Clizia Gussoni, 2006
9
Captain Awesome to the Rescue!
Bad guys beware!
Stan Kirby, 2012
10
Awesome Jokes
A collection of jokes and riddles arranged under such headings as "Dork Ages," "Teacher's Pests," and "Very Punny."
Charles Keller, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AWESOME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term awesome is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ronda Rousey defends UFC's 'awesome' Reebok sponsorship: 'I …
"I think it's awesome, not only that they have this deal and a tier system, but the more they win the more, they make and they can get their ... «MMAmania.com, Jul 15»
2
Dave Grohl Performs With Broken Leg While Sitting on Awesome
Sporting a purple cast, Grohl sang and rocked out with his electric guitar while sitting on a giant, awesome makeshift throne, decorated with ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
3
A Series of Unfortunate Events Fan-Made Teaser is Awesome
In November, Netflix announced that they were bringing “A Series of Unfortunate Events” — the bestselling YA book series by author Lemony ... «ComingSoon.net, Jul 15»
4
Stone Cold Steve Austin Revealed as WWE 2K16's Cover Star in …
... 2K16 video game, and the trailer revealing the brand new artwork is a pretty awesome nod to the wrestling company's infamous Attitude Era. «Crave Online, Jul 15»
5
Castleford Tigers: Powell hails awesome Tigers run
“We have won our last five and that is awesome. In that block we have played Saints, Leeds and Hull KR away and won them all and that is ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
6
NASCAR stages 'awesome' Daytona tribute to those who served
NASCAR wound up its annual seven-week, summer military salute in grand fashion Sunday at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International ... «Daytona Beach News-Journal, Jul 15»
7
Climb aboard after awesome show by America's Team
The U.S. women's national team celebrates with the trophy after defeating Japan 5-2 on Sunday to win the FIFA Women's World Cup ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
8
The key to awesome future robots could be seahorse tails
The key to better, tougher and more coordinated robots as well as improved surgical procedures, among other advances, could derive their ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
9
Thanks Maggie Daley! The Park Was Awesome!
Driving northbound on Lake Shore Drive (from the Southside) it's hard to miss what looks like a ginormous tree house without being intrigued ... «ChicagoNow, Jul 15»
10
Video: Rich Froning celebrates Fourth of July with this awesome
He might be the fittest man on the planet, but Rich Froning still knows how to have a good time. When American Independence Day rolled around on July 4, the ... «JOE.co.uk, Jul 15»

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