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

  • (..) the beans about Noah, and when Lon didn't hear from you again last night, he decided to come. Well, that's great. That's just terrific. You, me, Noah and Lon, one big happy family. Tell me about the letters, Mother. - Is it true? (..)
    2004 The Notebook
  • (..) Okay, deep breath for me. Okay, one more time. And deep breath. And one more. Terrific, terrific. You still taking your medication? - Every day, twice a day. - Good, good, good, good, good. Okay, you can put your shirt on. (..)
    2004 The Notebook