Awesome

AW-suhm'AW-sum'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Extremely impressive or dauntingInspiring awe

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'awe', meaning reverence or great respect, combined with the suffix '-some', dating back to the late 16th century.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used colloquially in American English to describe something extremely good or enjoyable.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term has evolved from its original use describing something that inspires awe to a more casual, positive exclamation.

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