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awful

The correct spelling is awful.

How to pronounce awful

/ˈɔːfəl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɔːfəl/

Say it like: Awf-ul

The correct spelling is awful. Very bad. For example: "My socks smell awful."

Usage Examples

My socks smell awful.

I have learnt an awful amount today.

He was blubbering away something awful.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Very bad.
  2. 2.Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
  3. 3.Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
  4. 4.Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
  5. 5.Struck or filled with awe.

adverb

  1. 1.Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.
  2. 2.Very, extremely.

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