The Evolution of “Awful”: How a Sacred Word Became a Modern Insult
The word that once inspired trembling reverence now just makes you think of Mondays. Here’s a fun way to ruin a compliment: tell someone their sermon, their cathedral, or their newborn is “awful.” In 2026, that’s an insult. In 1350, it was the highest praise you could give. Six hundred years of linguistic drift will […]
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