noun
awesomeness
AW-suhm-nuhs
Awesomeness (noun) means the quality of being awesome; greatness or excellence. Example: “The sheer awesomeness of the fireworks display left the crowd cheering.”
noun
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The quality of being awesome; greatness or excellence.
"The sheer awesomeness of the fireworks display left the crowd cheering."
"Traditional religions try to capture the awesomeness and subdue the terror with their sense of fate, as did Nietzsche. We should not deny that such notions are naturalistic just because they are also religious."
— Robert C. Solomon, In Defense of Sentimentality (2004)
How to use awesomeness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow impressive or excellent something is.
When to use it
Informal — used casually rather than in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- awesomenesses
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The sheer _____ of the fireworks display left the crowd cheering.
Etymology
From awesome + -ness.
Rhymes for awesomeness
oneness
likeness
idleness
lateness
rudeness
niceness
cuteness
awareness
whiteness
closeness
politeness
gentleness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “awesomeness” mean?
The word “awesomeness” means the quality of being awesome; greatness or excellence. In plain terms, how impressive or excellent something is.
How do you pronounce “awesomeness”?
“Awesomeness” is pronounced AW-suhm-nuhs (/ˈɔːsəmnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “awesomeness” in a sentence?
Here is “awesomeness” used in a sentence: “The sheer awesomeness of the fireworks display left the crowd cheering.”
What part of speech is “awesomeness”?
“Awesomeness” is a noun.
