awe-inspiring, awesome

awe-inspiring, awesome
adjective (causing awe: The waterfall was awe-inspiring; an awesome sight.) ürkütücü, tüyler ürpertici

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  • awesome — adjective /ˈɔːsəm,ˈɔs.əm,ˈɑs.əm/ a) Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. The waterfall in the middle of the rainforest was an awesome sight. b) Excellent, exciting, remarkable. The tsunami was awesome in its destructive power …   Wiktionary

  • awesome — awesomely, adv. awesomeness, n. /aw seuhm/, adj. 1. inspiring awe: an awesome sight. 2. showing or characterized by awe. 3. Slang. very impressive: That new white convertible is totally awesome. [1590 1600; AWE + SOME1] Usage. See …   Universalium

  • awesome — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. impressive, awe inspiring; slang, excellent, splendid. See wonder, goodness. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Inspiring awe] Syn. awe inspiring, formidable, imposing, exalted; see grand 2 , impressive 1 …   English dictionary for students

  • awesome — adjective Date: 1598 1. expressive of awe < awesome tribute > 2. a. inspiring awe < an awesome task > b. terrific, extraordinary < had an awesome time > • awesomely …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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