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

  • (..) We just met a few minutes ago. You're probably very nice. l feel funny. Why? l think you're very nice. How was it? Wasn't it terrific? Boy, machines are the servant of man! Wasn't that great? Not bad. Not bad. Now you're the big lover! Well, you know how it is. (..)
    1973 Westworld
  • (..) in this house. Not over my dinner. The food's real good, ma'am. Thank you, stranger. You're a gentleman of some breedin'. lsn't she terrific? Who's Miss Carrie? You fellas new in town? Yep. Whiskey. Just passin' through? (..)
    1973 Westworld