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

  • (..) It's on review. - It wasn't your fault. - I know. Then what's the problem? I don't know. You put up a terrific fight. We fight for people's lives, right? Don't you ever wonder who it is we're fighting with? So I'm crazy and chemically imbalanced. You're tired. (..)
    1998 City of Angels