American English
/ˈɔ.sm̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.
In natural speech, “awesome” may sound like /ˈɔ.sm̩/, with a very short final part. Some American speakers use /ˈɑ.sm̩/ instead, especially when the vowel in “caught” sounds like the vowel in “cot”.
Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.
The concert was awesome.
You did an awesome job.
In everyday American English, awesome usually means “excellent” or “very impressive.” It may sound too casual in a formal report.
awesome job · awesome idea · awesome experience
be + awesome
awesome + noun
Causing a strong feeling of wonder, respect, or fear.
The mountain was an awesome sight.
The storm showed the awesome power of nature.
awesome power · awesome sight
awesome + noun
be + awesome