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alarming vs awful

awful vs alarming

alarming and awful both are adjectives.

alarming is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alarming No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
alarming (adjective) awful (adjective)
frightening because of an awareness of danger offensive or even (of persons) malicious
causing fear or dread or terror
exceptionally bad or displeasing
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
alarming (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between alarming and awful

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