How Do You Spell AWEFULL?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːfʊl] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "awefull" is [ˈɔːfʊl], [ˈɔːfʊl], [ˈɔː_f_ʊ_l] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of AWEFULL

The word "awefull" is derived from the Middle English word "aueful" or "awe-ful". It combines the words "awe", meaning fear or dread, and "ful", meaning full of or characterized by. In the late 14th century, "awe-ful" was primarily used to describe something that inspired fear or reverence. Over time, the spelling evolved into "awful" while retaining the original sense of something inspiring awe. However, the meaning of "awful" gradually shifted to its current connotation of something extremely bad or unpleasant.

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