Awesome

You can use it as a one-word reaction. If a friend says they bought pizza, you say Awesome!. You can also use it to describe things. A movie can be awesome. A vacation can be awesome. Even a small favor can be awesome. It fits almost anywhere you feel positive.

Use it when you are genuinely pleased. Use it at a restaurant when the food arrives. Use it when a colleague finishes a report early. It works great in text messages with emojis. It is the perfect way to show energy without being too dramatic.

Avoid it in very sad or serious moments. Do not say awesome at a funeral or during a breakup. Also, try not to use it in very formal academic writing. If you use it too much in one minute, you might sound like a teenager from a 90s movie. Space it out to keep it meaningful.

This word exploded in popularity in the United States during the 1980s. Surfer culture and movies made it a global phenomenon. In the past, it was reserved for God or nature. Now, it is used for a good sandwich. It represents the optimistic and enthusiastic side of Western culture.

You will often hear super awesome for extra emphasis. Younger people might say awesomesauce to be funny or cute. In the UK, people might use brilliant instead. However, everyone in the English-speaking world understands and uses awesome daily.