awesomeness
noun
awe·some·ness
ˈȯ-səm-nəs
: an awesome quality, character, or nature: such as
a
: a quality that inspires awe
… against the southern stars she saw a human form that isolated and lone appeared to her immense: the shape of a giant outlined amongst the constellations. As it approached her it shrank to common proportions … lost its awesomeness, and became menacing in its ominous and silent advance.—Joseph Conrad
What seems to be missing, instead, is a large enough screen to show the awesomeness of the open skies and a large enough budget to show the awesomeness of aerial combat.—Norman Cousins
… a problem so immense we can only adapt to its awesomeness …—Gordon Campbell
b
informal
: an extremely or amazingly good or impressive quality
… after you've wowed them with your skills and … your awesomeness …—Ellen Neuborne
… the gooey awesomeness of this addictive appetizer …—Bob Carlton
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“Awesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awesomeness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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