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awe-inspiring vs awful

awful vs awe-inspiring

awe-inspiring and awful both are adjectives.

awe-inspiring is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awe-inspiring No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, awe-inspiring and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • awe-inspiring and awful: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Other synonyms of awe-inspiring include amazing, awesome, awing.
awe-inspiring (adjective) awful (adjective)
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder 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
awe-inspiring (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between awe-inspiring and awful

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