Awful synonyms and antonyms
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Extreme; intense; severe
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
Causing consternation or dismay; frightful:
Praised, or honored.
large (related)
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
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Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellant, offensive. [from 16th c.]
Characterized by or attended with misery or woe:
Not to one's taste; unpleasant; offensive
Open to objection
Of a formidable nature; terrific
The definition of outrageous is someone or something that is not in good taste, violent or extremely unusual.
Causing revulsion; disgusting; repulsive; offensive; loathsome
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The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
To a high degree
That cannot be spoken
nice (antonym)
Used as an intensive with and :
unbelievable (related)
awfull (related)
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aweful (related)
embarrassing (related)
(Informal) Very bad, ugly, shocking, unpleasant, etc.
That cannot be described; beyond the power of description
Not to be uttered; taboo:
The definition of majestic is something very grand or stately.
Worthy of respect or honor.
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Hideous; dreadful:
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good (related)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
big (related)
To a high degree
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Dire is defined as something that is urgent.
Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.
Inspiring awe or reverence; awesome
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.
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The definition of atrocious is something evil, cruel or absolutely horrible.
Thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable:
The definition of painful is something that causes pain, that hurts or that is annoying.
The definition of amazing is full of wonder or excitement.
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; ; ; ; - Melville
Having or showing awe.
used as intensifiers
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used as intensifiers
unpleasant (related)
The definition of awesome is something that is wonderful, impressive and sometimes frightening.
Of imposing height.
Wonderful; amazing
offensive (related)
Of, relating to, or designed for attack:
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grand (related)
Having a serious moral purpose; noble:
Full of danger; likely to cause injury, pain, etc.; unsafe; perilous
The definition of excessive is something or someone that goes beyond what is normal, acceptable or necessary.
(Slang) Abundantly supplied:
poor (related)
Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior:
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(slang)immoderate
*Very great
Outrageously bad; shocking.
Causing fright; terrifying.
grewsome
(Archaic) gruesome
Big or fat and coarse-looking; corpulent; obese
Outrageously evil or wicked; abominable
Very bad, ugly, unpleasant, etc.
Having or tending to have a strong effect on the mind or emotions; eliciting wonder or admiration
Psychologically unhealthy or unwholesome:
Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
That portends evil; ominous
The definition of ugly is someone or something that is visually unpleasing, or something that is threatening.
pleasing (antonym)
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
To a high degree
Superior in quality or character; noble:
Having an effect like that of a heavy blow or shock; staggering
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