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

  • (..) Waits for the ball, and it's a bicycle-kick. Goooooal! What a miracle shot! It's a goal. Hey, wasn't that terrific? I named it Mr. Bicycle-kick. Coach Osim. Choose me for the national team. No need for praise. Come see another one. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!
  • (..) I couldn't get it. Excuse me. Who the hell are you? Ouch. Ouch. You're really terrific, Kameda. Cool! Like a Matryoshka doll. Ouch. SUBMARINE I am Professor Ide. That hurts. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!