How to Spell awful
awful
//ˈɔːfəl//
awful - adjective
- Very bad.
- Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
- Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
- Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
Source: Free Dictionary
"My socks smell awful."
Usage examples
Awful means very bad or terrible. Use it to describe something you really don't like.
Common misspellings
awfull, aweful, aful
Word family
awfully, awfulness
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