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awful vs painful

painful vs awful

awful and painful both are adjectives.

awful is an adverb but painful is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
painful No Yes No No
As adjectives, awful and painful are synonyms defined as:
  • awful and painful: exceptionally bad or displeasing
Other synonyms of awful include abominable, atrocious, dreadful, terrible, unspeakable.
awful (adjective) painful (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious causing physical or psychological pain
causing fear or dread or terror exceptionally bad or displeasing
exceptionally bad or displeasing causing physical discomfort
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact causing misery or pain or distress
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
awful (adverb) painful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between awful and painful

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