adj.
- Inspiring awe: an awesome thunderstorm.
- Expressing awe: stood in awesome silence before the ancient ruins.
- Slang. Remarkable; outstanding: "a totally awesome arcade game" (Los Angeles Times).
awesomeness awe'some·ness n.
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