Word: AWFUL
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Definition of AWFUL
- Very bad.
"My socks smell awful."
- Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
"I have learnt an awful amount today."
- Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
- Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.
- Very, extremely.
"He was blubbering away something awful."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "awful" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "awful" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AWFUL:
- # the awful effect
- # master of awful
- # playing with awful
- # in terms of awful
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