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adjective. us / təˈrɪf·ɪk / terrific adjective (VERY GOOD) Add to word list. very good or enjoyable: Kate looks absolutely terrific tonight. terrific adjective (VERY GREAT) used to emphasize the great amount or degree of something: This book has had a terrific influence on me.
1. : unusually fine : magnificent. terrific weather. 2. : extraordinary. terrific speed. 3. a. : exciting or fit to excite fear or awe. a terrific thunderstorm. b. : very bad : frightful. terrifically. tə-ˈri-fi-k (ə-)lē. adverb. Synonyms. A-OK. A1. awesome. bang-up. banner.
Terrific definition: extraordinarily great or intense. See examples of TERRIFIC used in a sentence.
Something that's terrific is wonderful, like a terrific concert you'll never forget. Terrific can also describe something very intense, like a terrific thunderstorm. Anything huge or loud or forceful can be described with the adjective terrific.
adj. 1. Very good or fine; splendid: a terrific tennis player. 2. Awesome; astounding: drove at a terrific rate of speed. 3. Causing terror or great fear; terrifying: a terrific wail. 4. Very bad or unpleasant; frightful: a terrific headache. [Latin terrificus : terrēre, to frighten + -ficus, -fic .] ter·rif′i·cal·ly adv.
Definition of terrific adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
TERRIFIC definition: 1. excellent: 2. very large, great, or serious: . Learn more.
Terrific definition: extraordinarily great or intense. See examples of TERRIFIC used in a sentence.
Terrific definition: . See examples of TERRIFIC used in a sentence.
If you describe something or someone as terrific, you are very pleased with them or very impressed by them.
