Awesome Definition & Meaning

awesome
adjective
  1. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- Melville; "Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent"

"Awesome" in song lyrics

See how awesome is used in real songs:

  • "When you see me flossin, whippin somethin awesome"
    B.B. Jay — Don't Be Mad (Who Da' Blame)
  • "Open up your ears to the future and behold something awesome"
    Boogiemonsters — Mark of the Beast II (R.S.V.)
  • "But you can deny I'm forming, can't deny I'm awesome"
    Classified — Average MC

Usage tips for "awesome"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "awesome" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for awesome to find words that pair well.

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