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

  • (..) who was famous for a while. No, nice try, gorgeous, but you don't fool anyone. Pathetic effort to hog the brownie. - Thank you for such a terrific time. - l'm delighted. - That's a great tie. - Now you're lying. Okay, it's true. l told you l was bad at acting. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill