First: The M-W Definition of Awesome

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awe·some

adjective \ˈȯ-səm\

Definition of AWESOME

1

: expressive of awe <awesome tribute>

2

a : inspiring awe <an awesome task>

b : terrific, extraordinary <had an awesome time>

— awe·some·ly adverb

— awe·some·ness noun

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Examples of AWESOME

1. the awesome sight of an erupting volcano
2. It was an awesome responsibility.
3. We had an awesome task ahead of us.
4. We had an awesome time at the concert.
5. You did an awesome job on that project.
6. The movie was totally awesome.

First Known Use of AWESOME

1598

Related to AWESOME

Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, astounding, marvelous, awful, eye-opening, fabulous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, wondrous