Awful

/ˈɔːfəl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts5 letters

Definition of Awful

adjective

Very bad.
"My socks smell awful."
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
"I have learnt an awful amount today."
Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
Struck or filled with awe.

adverb

Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.
Very, extremely.
"He was blubbering away something awful."

Anagrams of Awful

Words You Can Make

5 words can be made from the letters in "awful":

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Rhyming Words

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