Not everything can be awesome, right? An "awesome" dinner can actually be "tasty"; an "awesome" movie could be "riveting"; and an "awesome" first date might have actually been "magical." With so many other words to use instead, The Write Life Magazine has some alternative words for awesome .
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1. Splendid
This word is so much fun to say, and can be used to describe just about anything.
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2. Divine
For some reason, I like this word to describe chocolate. It's much more descriptive than "awesome."
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3. Extraordinary
Again, a lot of fun to say, and it sounds serious, doesn't it?
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4. Glorious
We don't use this word often enough, but think about sunsets... they can be glorious, right? I also love how this word was used in Big Hero Six.
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5. Smashing
I'm not sure why, but "smashing" has a British feel to it, doesn't it?
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6. Dynamite
Use this word to describe anything that's more dynamic and has more pop than "awesome" can happen.
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7. Majestic
Lions and eagles and mountains are majestic. I mean, they can be awesome, but isn't majestic more fitting?
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8. Magical
Think first dates, Harry Potter, and a night of star-gazing. And fireflies.
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9. Wonderful
I don't love this word, but it's another alternative to "awesome," and it works.
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10. Lovely
This is one of my all-time favorite words, ideal for describing a day of shopping with the girls or just one of the girls.
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11. Outstanding
For some reason, I like to use this one for sports.
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12. Incredible
I use this one whenever there's an element of disbelief thrown in.
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13. Astonishing
This one's a lot of fun to use. It's so unexpected!
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14. Tasty
Obviously you can use it to describe food, but I'm sure there are other ways you can use it, too.
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15. Riveting
I'd love to have a book or photograph of mine described using this word. How flattering would that be!
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16. Charming
Just about anything can be described this way, but only if it truly is charming.
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17. Gorgeous
It's a higher level of pretty.
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18. Intense
Use this one for food, or an experience.
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18. Brilliant
It's a step up from "bright."
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19. Striking
You can use this to describe a work of art, someone's look, or just about anything with eye-catching visual appeal.
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20. Formidable
"Awesome" can be used to describe something slightly scary and daunting, and "formidable" can do that job, too.
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21. Thrilling
Roller-coasters and movies, for sure, can be thrilling, not just awesome.
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