terrific
adjective
ter·rif·ic
tə-ˈri-fik 
1
: unusually fine : magnificent
terrific weather
2
: extraordinary
terrific speed
3
a
: exciting or fit to excite fear or awe
a terrific thunderstorm
b
: very bad : frightful
Synonyms of terrific
Examples of terrific in a Sentence
She's given me some terrific ideas.
Your test scores were terrific.
They did a terrific job painting the house.
I had a terrific time.
I've recovered completely. In fact, I feel terrific.
We were hit by a terrific snowstorm last week.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
While Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Priestly got generations of praise for her comic precision and humanizing the boss from hell, Hathaway pulls off something terrific in tandem.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Chris Kreider was put back on the top line with Carlsson and Terry, and celebrated his 35th birthday by finishing a terrific rush with his younger mates.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Earlier, near the half-hour mark, Tillman also had a terrific chance inside the box, but his volley was pulled wide.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrific. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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terrific
adjective
ter·rif·ic
tə-ˈrif-ik
1
: causing terror : terrible
terrific destruction
2
: very great in degree : extraordinary
a car going at terrific speed
3
: unusually good
makes terrific chili
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