Awesome
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe or wonder. In informal usage, exceptionally good or excellent.
“The view from the mountain peak was absolutely awesome.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɔːsəm/
Syllables
awe·some
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Contains AWE at start; double vowel combinations
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12 points; the W is worth 4 points for good scoring
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