Synonyms for

Awesome

Verb / ˈɑ:sʌm / / ˈɔ:sʌm / Another word for awesome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

awing aweinspiring awful amazing

Synonyms by register

Formal

impressive remarkable extraordinary magnificent

Informal

cool great amazing fantastic wicked

Literary

wondrous sublime marvelous

Antonyms

terrible awful dreadful horrible bad poor unimpressive

Common collocations

  • truly awesome
  • absolutely awesome
  • pretty awesome
  • awesome experience
  • awesome job
  • awesome movie
  • awesome time
  • awesome sauce

Word family

noun awesomeness
adverb awesomely

Usage note

Primarily used informally to express strong approval or admiration. While it can be used formally, it may sound overly enthusiastic or casual in very serious contexts.

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