Awful

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ADJ

atrocious, abominable, dreadful, painful, terrible

exceptionally bad or displeasing

dire, direful, dread(a), dreaded, dreadful

causing fear or dread or terror

nasty

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

awed

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

frightful, terrible, tremendous

extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, awing

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

ADV

terribly, awfully, frightfully

used as intensifiers

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