Awesome Meaning in English
word
/ˈɑsəm/
AW-suhm
/ˈɔːsʌm/
AW-suhm
Definition
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable. In older or more formal use, it can also mean causing a feeling of wonder or awe.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal spoken English for strong praise: 'That’s awesome.' In everyday use it usually means 'great,' not literal awe. More formal alternatives include 'excellent,' 'impressive,' or 'remarkable.'
Spanish: increíble - genialPortuguese (BR): incrível - sensacionalPortuguese (PT): incrível - espetacularChinese (Simplified): 很棒的 - 令人惊叹的Chinese (Traditional): 很棒的 - 令人驚嘆的Hindi: शानदार - कमाल काArabic: رائع - مذهلBengali: দারুণ - অসাধারণ - চমৎকারRussian: классный - потрясающий - крутойJapanese: すごい - 素晴らしいVietnamese: tuyệt vờiKorean: 대박 - 멋진 - 굉장한Turkish: harika - müthişUrdu: زبردست - شاندارIndonesian: hebat - luar biasa
Example Sentences
Your new bike is awesome.
basic
We had an awesome time at the beach.
basic
That was an awesome movie.
basic
Thanks for helping me move today—you’re awesome.
natural
The view from the top was awesome.
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That concert was awesome—I’d totally go again.
natural