• Terrific

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /təˈɹɪfɪk/
    • Rhymes: -ɪfɪk

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    Origin

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

    Full definition of terrific

    Adjective

    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. Terrifying; causing terrorThe 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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