terrific

English

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Etymology

From Latin terrificus (“causing terror”), from terrere (“to frighten, terrify”) + -ficus, from facere (“to make”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /təˈɹɪfɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɪfɪk

Adjective

terrific (comparative more terrific, superlative most terrific)

  1. (colloquial) Frighteningly good.
    I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
  2. (colloquial) Astounding or awesome.
    The car came round the bend at a terrific speed.
  3. (dated) Terrifying; causing terror.
    The lightning was followed by a terrific clap of thunder.
  4. Frightful or very unpleasant.
    I've got a terrific hangover this morning.
  5. (colloquial) Extraordinarily great or intense.
    terrific speed

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Further reading

  • terrific in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • terrific in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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