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lousy vs awful

awful vs lousy

lousy and awful both are adjectives.

lousy is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

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

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