Pronunciation: /ˈɔsəm/

Definitions of awesome

adjective causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings of awe

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister drew an awesome picture of a cat.

A2 I had an awesome time at the beach with my friends.

B1 The new movie I watched last night was absolutely awesome.

B2 The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.

C1 The concert last night was an awesome display of talent and energy.

C2 The technology used in the new smartphone is truly awesome.

adverb in an impressive manner; extremely

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was awesome!

A2 She sings awesome.

B1 The weather in Hawaii is awesome.

B2 The new restaurant in town has awesome food.

C1 The orchestra's performance was truly awesome.

C2 The view from the mountaintop was absolutely awesome.

Examples of awesome in a Sentence

formal The presentation was truly awesome, showcasing the team's hard work and dedication.

informal The concert last night was so awesome, I can't stop thinking about it!

slang That new movie was totally awesome, I can't wait to see it again!

figurative His skills on the basketball court are awesome, he's like a magician with the ball.

Grammatical Forms of awesome

past tense

awed

plural

awesomes

comparative

more awesome

superlative

most awesome

present tense

is awesome

future tense

will be awesome

perfect tense

has been awesome

continuous tense

is being awesome

singular

awesome

positive degree

awesome

infinitive

to be awesome

gerund

awesoming

participle

awesomed

Origin and Evolution of awesome

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'awesome' originated from the Old English word 'egefull', which meant 'inspiring fear or reverence'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'awesome' shifted from inspiring fear to something that is extremely impressive or remarkable.