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fearsome vs awful

awful vs fearsome

fearsome and awful both are adjectives.

fearsome is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fearsome No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, fearsome and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • fearsome and awful: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of fearsome include dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible.
fearsome (adjective) awful (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror 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
fearsome (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between fearsome and awful

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