goshawful
goshawful 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 goshawful
| comparative | more goshawful |
|---|---|
| superlative | most goshawful |
Origin of goshawful
From gosh + awful.
Words formed from goshawful
Questions about goshawful
- What is goshawful the euphemistic form of?
- Goshawful is the euphemistic form of god-awful.
Words near goshawful in the dictionary
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