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awful vs lousy

lousy vs awful

awful and lousy both are adjectives.

awful is an adverb but lousy is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
lousy No Yes No No
awful (adjective) lousy (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious very bad
causing fear or dread or terror infested with lice
exceptionally bad or displeasing vile; despicable
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) lousy (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between awful and lousy

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