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COMM: theatrical_muse - awesome
VERSE: open
WORD COUNT: 221
'Awesome.' Adjective, of two particular meanings. The first is 'inspiring awe'; example - a sight which overwhelms a person might be considered 'awesome'. Second is 'showing or characterising awe'. For example, a person who causes awe in another might be described as 'awesome'. There is, of course, a third definition, though it is slang. 'Very impressive'. Example: that (noun) is awesome.
Simple, yes?
Following the true definitions of 'awesome', and not the slang, one can attribute the adjective to many situations and many individuals. Leaders, for example, thrive on inspiring awe in their followers- thus, they can be given the adjective 'awesome'. Though typically the slang version is thought of shirt and foremost, which is rather unfortunate. It ruins a perfectly good word.
Now, breaking the word down even further.
'Awe'. Both noun and verb. Let's focus on the noun. It has three definitions, one archaic and one obsolete. The first is one commonly used, which is 'an overwhelming feeling of fear, reverence, etc.' The archaic is 'power to inspire fear or reverence'. The obsolete? 'Fear of dread'.
Very nice, wouldn't you agree? In essence, one could say 'awe' is an emotion; one easily inspired by people who are considered awesome. If it weren't for the dratted slang, I'd associate the adjective with myself.
Ah, well. Such is the evolution of language, for better or worse.
VERSE: open
WORD COUNT: 221
'Awesome.' Adjective, of two particular meanings. The first is 'inspiring awe'; example - a sight which overwhelms a person might be considered 'awesome'. Second is 'showing or characterising awe'. For example, a person who causes awe in another might be described as 'awesome'. There is, of course, a third definition, though it is slang. 'Very impressive'. Example: that (noun) is awesome.
Simple, yes?
Following the true definitions of 'awesome', and not the slang, one can attribute the adjective to many situations and many individuals. Leaders, for example, thrive on inspiring awe in their followers- thus, they can be given the adjective 'awesome'. Though typically the slang version is thought of shirt and foremost, which is rather unfortunate. It ruins a perfectly good word.
Now, breaking the word down even further.
'Awe'. Both noun and verb. Let's focus on the noun. It has three definitions, one archaic and one obsolete. The first is one commonly used, which is 'an overwhelming feeling of fear, reverence, etc.' The archaic is 'power to inspire fear or reverence'. The obsolete? 'Fear of dread'.
Very nice, wouldn't you agree? In essence, one could say 'awe' is an emotion; one easily inspired by people who are considered awesome. If it weren't for the dratted slang, I'd associate the adjective with myself.
Ah, well. Such is the evolution of language, for better or worse.