awe·some \ˈȯsəm\adjective 1.: expressive of awe : deeply reverent < has paid awesome tribute to British soldiery — I.L.Salomon > 2.: causing awe : awe-inspiring, dreadful, awful < one of the most awesome jungles in the world — John Hersey > • awe·some·lyadverb • awe·some·nessnoun-es