5 letter words ending in FUL

5 letter words ending in FUL in English

5 letter words ending in OFUL


5 letter words ending in WFUL


Common 5 letter words ending in FUL with meaning

WordDefinition
WOFUL
Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:
  • Expressing or causing sadness or misery; mournful
  • Full of woe; woeful
Pronunciations:
  • US: /ˈwoʊfəl/
  • UK: /ˈwəʊfʊl/
Origin and Usage:

The word "woful" is an archaic spelling of "woeful," and both words have the same meaning. The word "woeful" comes from the Old English word "woful," which means "full of woe." The word is often used to describe a situation or event that is very sad or unfortunate.

Synonyms:
  • Sorrowful
  • Miserable
  • Distressing
  • Pitiful
  • Lamentable
Related Words:
  • Wofes
  • Woful
  • Woken
  • Wolds
  • Wombs
Example Sentences:
  • It was a woful sight to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.
  • The family was in a woful state after the sudden death of their father.
  • The woful expression on her face told him everything he needed to know.
AWFUL
Awful Parts of Speech

Noun, adjective, adverb

Definitions
  1. Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible (e.g. an awful smell)
  2. Very great; extremely (e.g. an awful lot of work)
  3. Used to emphasize the degree to which something is the case, especially something perceived as bad (e.g. I feel awful)
Pronunciations
  • US: /ˈɔfəl/
  • UK: /ˈɔːf(ə)l/
Origin and Usage

The word "awful" first appeared in the 14th century and was originally used to describe something that inspired awe or reverence. Over time, its meaning shifted to describe something that was extremely bad or unpleasant. Today, it is commonly used to describe something that is perceived as negative or unpleasant, such as an awful smell or an awful experience.

Synonyms
  • Terrible
  • Dreadful
  • Horrible
  • Atrocious
  • Appalling
Related Words
  • Awake
  • Awash
  • Aways
  • Award
  • Awoke
Example Sentences
  • The smell in the room was awful.
  • He had an awful lot of work to do.
  • She felt awful after eating the spoiled food.