adjective
- extremely bad or unpleasant
- inspiring awe or fear; impressive
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
adverb
- very; extremely
Usage: informal
Examples
- The weather was awful yesterday.
- That movie was just awful.
- The awful power of the storm left everyone speechless.
- She felt awful about missing her friend’s birthday.
- The food at that restaurant was awful.
- It’s awful cold outside today.
- The awful majesty of the mountains impressed the travelers.