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horrendous vs awful

awful vs horrendous

horrendous and awful both are adjectives.

horrendous is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

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

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