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atrocious vs awful

awful vs atrocious

atrocious and awful both are adjectives.

atrocious is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
atrocious No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, atrocious and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • atrocious and awful: exceptionally bad or displeasing
Other synonyms of atrocious include abominable, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable.
atrocious (adjective) awful (adjective)
provoking horror offensive or even (of persons) malicious
exceptionally bad or displeasing causing fear or dread or terror
shockingly brutal or cruel 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
atrocious (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between atrocious and awful

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