Awesome
/ˈɔːsəm/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idiom
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Extremely good; excellent; inspiring awe.
/ˈɔːsəm/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Inspiring awe; extremely impressive or excellent.
The view from the mountaintop was awesome.
💡 Simply: Really, really good!
More Examples
2
She gave an awesome presentation.
How It's Used
General
"That concert was awesome!"
Informal Conversation
"Your new shoes are totally awesome."
Idioms & expressions
That's awesome!
An expression of strong approval or admiration.
""That's awesome!" she exclaimed, seeing the finished painting."
From 'awe' + 'some', meaning inspiring awe or wonder. Its modern usage as a general term of approval emerged in the late 20th century.
While the word's roots are old, its current meaning as a general term of approval is a relatively recent development, popularized in the late 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of feeling 'awe' when seeing something amazing.
Practice
Base: awe
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Usage
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