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Definition or meaning of the English word Awful
Frightful; exceedingly bad; great; -- applied intensively; as; an awful bonnet; an awful boaster. (a.).
Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as; an awful scene. (a.).
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence; or with fear and admiration; fitted to inspire reverential fear; profoundly impressive. (a.).
Struck or filled with awe; terror-stricken. (a.).
Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding. (a.).
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