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awful vs awe-inspiring

awe-inspiring vs awful

awful and awe-inspiring both are adjectives.

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

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

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