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

  • (..) their own very selves." Beautiful! Look at that golden hair and the slender legs! - She's all right. - All right? She's terrific! Superb! What else can you do, darling? - I can do a few things pretty well. - Such as what? Tennis, dancing, riding horses. A sense of humor! (..)
    1974 The Gambler