Awfull vs. Awful: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 2, 2023
"Awfull" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "Awful," which means extremely bad or unpleasant.
Which is correct: Awfull or Awful
How to spell Awful?
Awfull is Incorrect
Awful is Correct
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Key Differences
"Awful" has the word "aw" in it, like expressing disappointment.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 02, 2023
Remember, "full" is spelled with two L's, but "awful" is not.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 02, 2023
Connect "awful" to "dreadful." Both have one L and negative meanings.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 02, 2023
Think of "awful" as the opposite of "wonderful," both with one L.
Sara Rehman
Oct 02, 2023
Link "awful" to "aw" + "ful," not "full."
Sara Rehman
Oct 02, 2023
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Awfull and Awful Definitions
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Awful
Commanding awe
"this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath" (Herman Melville).
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Awful
Very bad.
My socks smell awful.
We saw such an awful film last night that we left the theater before the end.
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Awful
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
An awful bonnet
I have learnt an awful amount today.
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Awful
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
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Awful
Very, extremely.
That's an awful big house.
She seemed awful nice when I met her yesterday.
He was blubbering away something awful.
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Awful
Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene.
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Awful
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence, or with fear and admiration; fitted to inspire reverential fear; profoundly impressive.
Heaven's awful Monarch.
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Awful
Struck or filled with awe; terror-stricken.
A weak and awful reverence for antiquity.
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Awful
Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.
Thrust from the company of awful men.
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Awful
Frightful; exceedingly bad; great; - applied intensively; as, an awful bonnet; an awful boaster.
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Awful
Exceptionally bad or displeasing;
Atrocious taste
Abominable workmanship
An awful voice
Dreadful manners
A painful performance
Terrible handwriting
An unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
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Awful
Causing fear or dread or terror;
The awful war
An awful risk
Dire news
A career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
The dread presence of the headmaster
Polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
A dreadful storm
A fearful howling
Horrendous explosions shook the city
A terrible curse
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Awful
Offensive or even (of persons) malicious;
In a nasty mood
A nasty accident
A nasty shock
A nasty smell
A nasty trick to pull
Will he say nasty things at my funeral?
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Awful
Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence;
Awed by the silence
Awful worshippers with bowed heads
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Awful
Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder;
New York is an amazing city
The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
The awesome complexity of the universe
This sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath
Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent
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FAQs
Is Awful an adverb?
In some contexts, "awfully" is the adverb form, e.g., "awfully nice."
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
What is the verb form of Awful?
Awful doesn't have a direct verb form. However, related verbs might be "awe" or "appall."
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Which preposition is used with Awful?
"About" as in "awful about something" or "of" as in "awful of him."
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Which conjunction is used with Awful?
There's no specific conjunction exclusive to "Awful"; it depends on context.
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Which article is used with Awful?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Oct 02, 2023
Why is it called Awful?
Originally, "awful" meant "full of awe," but its meaning evolved to represent something negative.
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Is Awful a negative or positive word?
Traditionally negative, but can be positive in informal contexts like "awfully good."
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Oct 02, 2023
Is Awful a vowel or consonant?
"Awful" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Oct 02, 2023
What is the third form of Awful?
Not applicable (since it's primarily an adjective).
Aimie Carlson
Oct 02, 2023
What part of speech is Awful?
Adjective (and occasionally noun in specific contexts).
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Oct 02, 2023
Which determiner is used with Awful?
Determiners like "this," "that," "an," and "the" can be used, depending on context.
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What is the first form of Awful?
Awful (as an adjective, it doesn't have verb forms).
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Oct 02, 2023
What is the second form of Awful?
Not applicable (since it's primarily an adjective).
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Is Awful a countable noun?
When used rarely as a noun, it's generally uncountable.
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Oct 02, 2023
How is Awful used in a sentence?
The traffic today was awful, causing massive delays.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 02, 2023
Is the Awful term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, but it's not inherently a metaphor.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
