The meaning of TERRIFIC is unusually fine : magnificent. How to use terrific in a sentence.

Emotion words may work in a similar vein as one might use the word "terrific" in a negative sense as a marker for an extreme event - "one terrific storm".

Anything huge or loud or forceful can be described with the adjective terrific. A marathon runner might put in a terrific effort during the last mile of the race, or a band can make a terrific racket …

If you describe something or someone as terrific, you are very pleased with them or very impressed by them.

Definition of terrific adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

terrific - very great or intense; "a terrific noise"; "a terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle"

TERRIFIC meaning: 1 : extremely good excellent; 2 : causing a feeling of surprise or wonder

Drove at a terrific rate of speed. Causing great fear or dismay; terrifying; dreadful; appalling. A terrific explosion. Very bad or unpleasant; frightful. A terrific headache. From Latin terrificus …

Feb 1, 2025 · terrific (comparative more terrific, superlative most terrific) (now rare) Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring. [from 17th c.] Synonyms: see Thesaurus: …

Terrific typically means extremely good, excellent, or impressive. It is often used to describe something that exceeds expectations or is significantly positive. Terrific was a weekly British …