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Awful vs Solemn - What's the difference?

awful | solemn | Synonyms |

Awful is a synonym of solemn.


As adjectives the difference between awful and solemn

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while solemn is deeply serious and somber.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Repulsive vs Awful - What's the difference?

repulsive | awful | Related terms |

Repulsive is a related term of awful.


As adjectives the difference between repulsive and awful

is that repulsive is while awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

As an adverb awful is

(colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Awful vs Squalid - What's the difference?

awful | squalid | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of squalid.


As adjectives the difference between awful and squalid

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while squalid is extremely dirty and unpleasant.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

As a noun squalid is

(zoology) any member of the squalidae.

Awful vs Heinous - What's the difference?

awful | heinous | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between awful and heinous

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while heinous is totally reprehensible.

As an adverb awful

is very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Awful vs Monstrous - What's the difference?

awful | monstrous | Synonyms |

Awful is a synonym of monstrous.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between awful and monstrous

is that awful is (obsolete) terror-stricken while monstrous is (obsolete) marvellous; strange.

As adjectives the difference between awful and monstrous

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while monstrous is hideous or frightful.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Awful vs Repugnant - What's the difference?

awful | repugnant | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of repugnant.


As adjectives the difference between awful and repugnant

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while repugnant is repugnant.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

As a verb repugnant is

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Awful vs Alarming - What's the difference?

awful | alarming | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of alarming.


As adjectives the difference between awful and alarming

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while alarming is causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

As a verb alarming is

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Terrifying vs Awful - What's the difference?

terrifying | awful | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between terrifying and awful

is that terrifying is frightening or intimidating while awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

As a verb terrifying

is present participle of lang=en.

As an adverb awful is

very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Awful vs Insufferable - What's the difference?

awful | insufferable | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of insufferable.


As adjectives the difference between awful and insufferable

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while insufferable is not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Awful vs Brutal - What's the difference?

awful | brutal | Related terms |

Awful is a related term of brutal.


As adjectives the difference between awful and brutal

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while brutal is (senseid)savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

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