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Terrific

Verb / tɜ:ˈɪfɪk / Another word for terrific — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing delight or excitement

Synonyms & similar words

marvelous wonderful tremendous marvellous grand terrifying fantastic howling wondrous rattling amazing excellent fantastic great marvelous outstanding remarkable splendid superb wonderful awesome fabulous incredible phenomenal terrific top-notch tremendous first-rate super stupendous

Synonyms by register

Formal

excellent outstanding superb splendid

Informal

great awesome fantastic amazing brilliant

Literary

wondrous marvelous sublime

Antonyms

terrible awful dreadful horrible bad poor

Common collocations

  • terrific job
  • terrific idea
  • terrific performance
  • terrific fun
  • terrific day
  • terrific meal
  • terrific success

Word family

adjective terrific
adverb terrificly

Usage note

While 'terrific' can mean 'causing terror' in older or very formal contexts, its common modern usage is overwhelmingly positive, meaning 'excellent' or 'very good'.

Example sentences

  1. The fireworks were terrific.
  2. The view from the top of the mountain was terrific.
  3. The party was terrific fun.
  4. The concert was terrific.
  5. The movie was terrific.

Quotes

  • I think superheroes are terrific role models for kids.
  • The American Dream is still alive out there, and hard work will get you there. You don't necessarily need to have an Ivy League education or to have millions of dollars startup money. It can be done with an idea, hard work and determination.
  • I've always been a fan of a terrific dance sequence in a movie.

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