Definition of "awful"
adjective:
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Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
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Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
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Struck or filled with awe.
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Terror-stricken.
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Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.
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Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
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Very bad.
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adverb:
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Very, extremely; as, an awful big house.
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