awful

/ˈɔːfəl/
/ˈɔfəl/

adjective

  1. Very bad.

    "My socks smell awful."

  2. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

    "I have learnt an awful amount today."

  3. Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

  4. Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

  5. Struck or filled with awe.

  6. Terror-stricken.

  7. Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

adverb

  1. Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

  2. Very, extremely.

    "He was blubbering away something awful."