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awesomely en · ADV

Pronunciation

• /ˈɑ.səm.li/ (cot-caught-merger)
• /ˈɔː.səm.li/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈɔ.səm.li/ (General-American)

Etymology

Etymology tree English awesome Middle English -ly English -ly English awesomely From awesome + -ly.

Meanings

1. In a manner inspiring awe.
   • God is awesomely God, never to be confused with his creation. 1963, Foundations, volume 6, page 355:
2. To a very great extent; hugely.
   • Rock bands record classic albums, while pop stars create "guilty pleasure" singles. It's supposed to be self-evident: U2's entire oeuvre deserves respectful consideration, while a spookily seductive song by an R&B singer named Tweet can only be, in the smug words of a recent VH1 special, "awesomely bad." 2004 October 31, Kelefa Sanneh, “The Rap Against Rockism”, in The New York Times:
3. In a cool or excellent manner.

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