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

  • (..) Oh, that's okay. These two gentlemen entertained me, and time flew. Your girl is a hell of a tango dancer. At last, you found someone to tango with. That's terrific! Let me shake your hand. No, it was Frank. Hell, I'll shake both your hands! This looks like the place, but we gotta go. (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman
  • (..) Stay in a first-class hotel, eat an agreeable meal, drink a nice glass of wine, see my big brother. Nothing like family, you know. And then, make love to a terrific woman. After that... Yeah? I'm gonna lie down on my big, beautiful bed at the Waldorf and blow my brains out. (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman