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ter·rif·ic
[tuh-rif-ik] Pronunciation Key
[tuh-rif-ik] Pronunciation Key –adjective
| 1. | extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed. |
| 2. | extremely good; wonderful: a terrific vacation. |
| 3. | causing terror; terrifying. |
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| ter·rif·ic
(tə-rĭf'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
adj.
[Latin terrificus : terrēre, to frighten + -ficus, -fic.] ter·rif'i·cal·ly adv. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
terrific
terrific
1667, "frightening," from L. terrificus "causing terror or fear," from terrere "fill with fear" (see terrible) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Weakened sensed of "very great, severe" (e.g. terrific headache) appeared 1809; colloquial sense of "excellent" began 1888.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| terrific | |
adjective | |
| 1. | very great or intense; "a terrific noise"; "a terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle" |
| 2. | extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement" |
| 3. | causing extreme terror; "a terrifying wail" |
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Terrific
Ter*rif"ic\, a. [L. terrificus; fr. terrere to frighten + facere to make. See Terror, and Fact.] Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.
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