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terrible vs awful

awful vs terrible

terrible and awful both are adjectives.

terrible is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
terrible No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, terrible and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • terrible and awful: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of terrible include dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific.
As adjectives, terrible and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • terrible and awful: extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
Other synonyms of terrible include frightful, tremendous.
As adjectives, terrible and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • terrible and awful: exceptionally bad or displeasing
Other synonyms of terrible include abominable, atrocious, dreadful, painful, unspeakable.
terrible (adjective) awful (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror offensive or even (of persons) malicious
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact causing fear or dread or terror
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality exceptionally bad or displeasing
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
terrible (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between terrible and awful

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