Awful and Amazing

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Awful adjective - Causing wonder or astonishment.

Usage example: the awful power of Niagara Falls

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Amazing is a synonym for awful in awe-inspiring topic. In some cases you can use "Amazing" instead an adjective "Awful".

Nearby Word: awfully

Amazing adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

Usage example: it was rather amazing that the store let me return the sweater after I'd worn and even washed it

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Awful is a synonym for amazing. You can use "Awful" instead an adjective "Amazing".

Nearby Words: amaze, amazed, amazement, amazingly

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