English word awful comes from Middle English (1100-1500) aȝefull
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| aȝefull | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| awful | English (en) | (now, _, rare) Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.. (obsolete) Terror-stricken.. Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.. Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.. Struck or filled with awe.. Very bad.. Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding. (colloquial, US, Canada) Very, extremely. |