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View usage for: (tərɪfɪk) 1. adjectiveIf you describe something or someone as terrific, you are very pleased with them or very impressed by them. [informal] What a terrific idea! Everybody there was having a terrific time. You look terrific, Ann. You really do. Synonyms: excellent, great, wonderful, mean [slang] More Synonyms of terrific 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Terrific means very great in amount, degree, or intensity. [emphasis] He did a terrific amount of fundraising. All of a sudden there was a terrific bang and a flash of smoke. Synonyms: great, huge, vast, enormous More Synonyms of terrific terrifically (tərɪfɪkli) adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/-ed] She really is terrifically pretty. ...the only child of terrifically repressed parents. More Synonyms of terrific terrific in British English (təˈrɪfɪk) adjective1. very great or intense a terrific noise 2. informal very good; excellent a terrific singer Derived forms terrifically (terˈrifically) adverb Word origin C17: from Latin terrificus, from terrēre to frighten; see -ficterrific in American English (təˈrɪfɪk) adjective1. causing great fear or dismay; terrifying; dreadful; appalling 2. Informala. unusually great, intense, severe, etc. b. unusually fine, admirable, enjoyable, etc. a general term of approval Derived forms terrifically (terˈrifically) adverb Word origin L terrificus < base of terrere, to frighten: see terror & -fic Examples of 'terrific' in a sentenceterrific In other languagesterrific British English: terrific / təˈrɪfɪk/ ADJECTIVE If you describe something or someone as terrific, you are very pleased with them or very impressed by them. You look terrific. - American English: terrific
- Arabic: هَائِل
- Brazilian Portuguese: magnífico
- Chinese: 妙极了的
- Croatian: odlično
- Czech: ohromný skvělý
- Danish: fantastisk
- Dutch: geweldig
- European Spanish: tremendo respetable
- Finnish: valtava
- French: formidable
- German: sagenhaft
- Greek: αξιοθαύμαστος
- Italian: fantastico
- Japanese: ものすごい
- Korean: 굉장한
- Norwegian: utmerket
- Polish: kapitalny
- European Portuguese: magnífico
- Romanian: minunat
- Russian: огромный
- Latin American Spanish: tremendo
- Swedish: fantastisk
- Thai: ยอดเยี่ยมมาก
- Turkish: müthiş
- Ukrainian: неперевершений
- Vietnamese: tuyệt vời
Chinese translation of 'terrific' adj - (= very great) [amount, thunderstorm, speed]
惊(驚)人的 (jīngrén de) - (= wonderful) [time, party, idea]
极好的 (jíhǎo de)
Definition very good What a terrific idea! Synonyms topping (British, old-fashioned) very good cracking (British, informal) amazing sovereign (old-fashioned) awesome (slang) brill (informal) sick (slang) bodacious (slang, mainly US) boffo (slang) jim-dandy (old-fashioned) chillin' (US, slang) booshit (Australian, slang) exo (Australian, slang) sik (Australian, slang) ka pai (New Zealand) rad (informal) phat (slang) beaut (informal) barrie (Scottish, slang) belting (British, slang) pearler (Australian, slang) Opposites bad , terrible , awful , appalling , dreadful Definition very great or intense He did a terrific amount of fundraising. Synonyms ginormous (informal) humongous or humungous (informal) Opposites moderate, insignificant , paltry Definition very great or intense There was a terrific bang and a great cloud of smoke. Synonyms huge enormous harsh gigantic Additional synonymsDefinition superb or excellent It's been a while since I've seen a really ace film. Synonyms great (informal), good, brilliant, mean (slang), fine, champion, expert, masterly, wonderful, excellent, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mega (slang), awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), admirable, virtuoso, first-rate, brill (informal), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition inspiring or displaying awe the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat Synonyms awe-inspiring, striking, shocking, imposing, terrible, amazing, stunning (informal), wonderful, alarming, impressive, frightening, awful (obsolete), overwhelming, terrifying, magnificent, astonishing, horrible, dreadful, formidable, horrifying, intimidating, fearful (informal), daunting, breathtaking, majestic, solemn, fearsome, wondrous (archaic, literary), redoubtable, jaw-dropping, stupefying, gee-whizz (slang) an awful smell of paint Synonyms disgusting, terrible, tremendous, offensive, gross, nasty, foul, horrible, dreadful, unpleasant, revolting, stinking (informal), sickening, hideous, vulgar, vile, distasteful, horrid (informal), frightful, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, nauseous, detestable, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition causing awe or excitement The house has breathtaking views from every room. Synonyms amazing, striking, exciting, brilliant, dramatic, stunning (informal), impressive, thrilling, overwhelming, magnificent, astonishing, sensational, eye-popping (informal), awesome, wondrous (archaic, literary), awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stirring Definition splendid My sister's given me a brilliant book. Synonyms excellent, great (informal), good, fine, wonderful, cracking (British, informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mean (slang), mega (slang), awesome (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), first-rate, brill (informal), topping (British, slang), hunky-dory (informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very large in size A colossal statue stands in the square.The task they face is colossal. Synonyms huge, massive, vast, enormous, immense, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition extremely disagreeable or shocking They told us the dreadful news. Synonyms terrible, shocking (informal), awful, alarming, distressing, appalling, tragic, horrible, formidable, fearful (informal), dire, horrendous, hideous, monstrous, from hell (informal), grievous, atrocious, frightful, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang) Definition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize The length of the prison sentence was excessive considering the nature of the crime. Synonyms immoderate, too much, enormous, extreme, exaggerated, over the top (slang), extravagant, needless, unreasonable, disproportionate, undue, uncontrolled, superfluous, prodigal, unrestrained, profligate, inordinate, fulsome, intemperate, unconscionable, overmuch, O.T.T. (slang) Definition very great in effect The blast caused extensive damage. Synonyms great, large, huge, extended, vast, widespread, comprehensive, universal, large-scale, far-reaching, prevalent, far-flung, all-inclusive, voluminous, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition of a high or the highest degree or intensity people living in extreme poverty Synonyms great, high, highest, greatest, worst, supreme, acute, severe, maximum, intense, ultimate, utmost, mother of all (informal), uttermostDefinition extremely good The scenery and weather were fabulous. Synonyms wonderful, excellent, brilliant, superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), marvellous, sensational (informal), first-rate, brill (informal), magic (informal), out-of-this-world (informal) Definition excellent I have a fantastic social life. Synonyms wonderful, great (informal), excellent, very good, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), smashing (informal), superb, tremendous (informal), magnificent, marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), mega (slang), awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, first-rate, def (slang), brill (informal), out of this world (informal), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition very bad The earthquake was a fearful disaster. Synonyms frightful, shocking (informal), terrible, awful, distressing, appalling, horrible, grim, dreadful, horrific, dire, horrendous, ghastly, hideous, monstrous, harrowing, gruesome, grievous, unspeakable, atrocious, hair-raising, hellacious (US, slang) Definition intense or strong Two climbers were trapped by a fierce storm. Synonyms stormy, strong, powerful, violent, intense, raging, furious, howling, uncontrollable, boisterous, tumultuous, tempestuous, blustery, inclementDefinition very good This is a fine book. Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), striking, choice, beautiful, masterly, select, rare, very good, supreme, impressive, outstanding, magnificent, superior, accomplished, sterling, first-class, divine (informal), exceptional, splendid, world-class, exquisite, admirable, skilful, ornate, first-rate, showy, bakgat (South Africa) Definition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition provoking horror I have never seen such horrific injuries. Synonyms horrifying, shocking (informal), appalling, frightening, awful, terrifying, grim, dreadful, horrendous, ghastly, from hell (informal), grisly, frightful, hellacious (US, slang) Definition extremely large Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas. Synonyms enormous, great, giant, large, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition huge or vast an immense cloud of smoke Synonyms huge, great, massive, vast, large, giant, enormous, extensive, tremendous, mega (slang), titanic, infinite, jumbo (informal), very big, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, interminable, stupendous, king-size, king-sized, immeasurable, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition superb or very fine She is magnificent at making you feel able to talk. Synonyms brilliant, fine, excellent, outstanding, superb, superior, splendidDefinition excellent or splendid He certainly is a marvellous actor. Synonyms excellent, great, mean (slang), topping (British, slang, old-fashioned), wonderful, brilliant, bad (slang), cracking (British, informal), amazing, crucial (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, smashing (informal, old-fashioned), superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), magnificent, astonishing, fabulous (informal), divine (informal), glorious, terrific (informal), splendid, sensational (informal), mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, singular, miraculous, colossal, super (informal), wicked (informal), def (slang), sick (slang), prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), brill (informal), stupendous, jaw-dropping, eye-popping, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), mRvLS, rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition excellent or skilful She plays a mean game of tennis. Synonyms excellent, great (informal), outstanding, superb, bad (informal), fine, masterly, wonderful, brilliant (British, informal), smashing (informal), tremendous (informal), ace (informal), magnificent, neat (US, informal), fabulous (informal), first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), formidable, sensational (informal), awesome (informal), sick (slang), skilful, A1 (informal), virtuoso, super (informal), wicked (informal), first-rate, bonzer (Australian, informal), badass (US, informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition huge They were erecting a monstrous edifice. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, great, towering, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, titanic, gigantic, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very good an outstanding tennis player Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), important, special, fine, noted, champion, celebrated, brilliant, impressive, superb, distinguished, well-known, prominent, superior, first-class, exceptional, notable, world-class, exquisite, admirable, eminent, exemplary, first-rate, stellar (informal), superlative, top-notch (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very large or immense This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), stupendous, inordinate, immeasurableThe band launch their schmick new CD next week. Synonyms excellent, outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition extremely good Her voice is sensational. Synonyms excellent, brilliant, superb (old-fashioned), mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), cracking (British, informal), crucial (old-fashioned), impressive, smashing (old-fashioned), fabulous (informal), first class, marvellous, exceptional, mega (slang), sick (slang), sovereign, awesome (slang), def (slang), brill (informal), out of this world (informal), mind-blowing (informal), bodacious (slang, US), gee-whizz (old-fashioned), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (old-fashioned), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), funky Definition causing discomfort by its harshness The fence collapsed during the recent severe weather. Synonyms violent, wild, extreme, intense, dangerous, fierce, turbulent, forceful, tumultuous, inclementDefinition excellent or first-rate It was a smashing success. Synonyms excellent, mean (slang), great (informal), wonderful, topping (British, old-fashioned), brilliant (informal), cracking (British, informal), crucial (old-fashioned), superb (old-fashioned), fantastic (informal), magnificent, fabulous (informal), first-class, marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), mega (slang), sick (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), world-class, exhilarating, fab (informal, British), super (informal), first-rate, def (slang), superlative (formal), brill (informal), stupendous, out of this world (informal), bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition very large or impressive This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end. Synonyms wonderful, brilliant, amazing, stunning (informal), superb, overwhelming, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), fabulous (informal), surprising, staggering, marvellous, sensational (informal), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), mind-boggling (informal), out of this world (informal), mind-blowing (informal), jaw-dropping, surpassing belief Definition very large or impressive a stupendous amount of money Synonyms huge, vast, enormous, mega (slang), gigantic, colossalDefinition very good or very nice We had a super time. Synonyms excellent, wonderful, marvellous, mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), cracking (British, informal), crucial (old-fashioned), outstanding, smashing (old-fashioned), superb (old-fashioned), magnificent, glorious, terrific, sensational, mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), sick (slang), def (slang), top-notch (informal), brill (informal), incomparable, out of this world (informal), peerless (old-fashioned), matchless, boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition extremely good or impressive a superb 18-hole golf course Synonyms splendid (old-fashioned), excellent, magnificent, topping (British, old-fashioned), fine, choice, grand, superior, divine (informal), marvellous, gorgeous, mega (slang), sick (slang), awesome (slang), world-class, exquisite, breathtaking, first-rate, superlative (formal), unrivalled, brill (informal), bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), splendiferous (facetious), of the first water (rare), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very serious or extreme She's such a terrible show-off. Synonyms incorrigible, right (British, informal), real, great, shocking, impossible (informal), extreme, awful, proper (British, informal), dreadful, outrageous, fearful (informal), frightfulDefinition very large or impressive I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. Synonyms huge, great, towering, vast, enormous, terrific, formidable, immense, awesome, titanic, gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, whopping (informal), stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuanDefinition very good or pleasing I thought it was absolutely tremendous. Synonyms excellent, great, wonderful, brilliant, mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), cracking (British, informal), amazing, extraordinary, fantastic, ace (informal), incredible, fabulous, marvellous, exceptional, terrific, sensational, sovereign (formal), awesome (slang), sick (slang), super (old-fashioned), brill (informal), bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (old-fashioned), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition unusually large in size, degree, or number farmers who own vast stretches of land Synonyms huge, massive, enormous, great, wide, sweeping, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), unlimited, gigantic, astronomical, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, never-ending, prodigious, limitless, boundless, voluminous, immeasurable, unbounded, elephantine, ginormous (informal), vasty (archaic), measureless, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition extremely fine I've always thought he was a wonderful actor. Synonyms excellent, mean (slang), great (informal), topping (British, slang), brilliant, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, smashing (informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous, ace (informal), magnificent, fabulous (informal), marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), sovereign, awesome (slang), sick (slang), admirable, super (informal), brill (informal), stupendous, out of this world (informal), tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) |