TERRIFIC


Meaning of TERRIFIC in English

— terrifically , adv.

/teuh rif"ik/ , adj.

1. extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed.

2. extremely good; wonderful: a terrific vacation.

3. causing terror; terrifying.

[ 1660-70; terrificus frightening, equiv. to terr ( ere ) to frighten + -i- -I- + -ficus -FIC ]

Syn. 1, 2. extraordinary, remarkable. 2. fine, excellent.

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