terrific

Definition

  • adjective: extremely good
  • adjective: very bad
  • synonyms: terrible, alarming, horrific

Examples

  • an athlete with 'terrific' [='astounding, amazing'] speed

  • I've recovered completely. In fact, I feel 'terrific'.

  • We were hit by a 'terrific' snowstorm last week.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I have some suggestions I've passed on to Mark. I think Deputy Director of the CIA, Marcy Siegerson, would make a terrific Secretary of State. Someone I could easily liaison with. Well, I was hoping that you would be on my cabinet, in some capacity. I'll be operating out of the region. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13