gosh-awful
gosh-awful is the euphemistic form of god-awful.
Meaning of god-awful
Adjective
god-awful (comparative more god-awful, superlative most god-awful)
- Extremely awful, unpleasant or dreadful.
- Your roast beef was the most god-awful piece of meat I ever ate.
Forms of gosh-awful
| comparative | more gosh-awful |
|---|---|
| superlative | most gosh-awful |
Questions about gosh-awful
- What is gosh-awful the euphemistic form of?
- Gosh-awful is the euphemistic form of god-awful.
Words near gosh-awful in the dictionary
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