AWFUL — 5 letter word
awful
The word awful has 5 letters: A, W, F, U, L. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. As a adverb, it means "used as intensifiers".
5 letter word "awful": A W F U L — adverb
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends score: 13
Letter analysis of awful
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| W | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| F | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 3 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of awful
adverb
- used as intensifiers Synonyms: very
adjective
- causing fear or dread or terror "the awful war" Synonyms: fearful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded
- exceptionally bad or displeasing Synonyms: dreadful, terrible, atrocious, painful, unspeakable
- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder Synonyms: amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, awing
- offensive or even malicious "This comic's new act is awful!" Synonyms: nasty
- extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact Synonyms: terrible, frightful, tremendous
- inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence Synonyms: awed
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