Dictionary definition · awful
adjective
- exceptionally bad or displeasing"atrocious taste"
- causing fear or dread or terror"the awful war"
- offensive or even (of persons) malicious"in a nasty mood"
- inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence"awed by the silence"
- extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact"in a frightful hurry"
- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder"New York is an amazing city"
adverb
- used as intensifiers"terribly interesting"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).