terrific
A terrific thing is something that's amazing or impressive in a good way. You might think of it as the opposite of terrible - instead of being bad, it's wonderful.
When you hear someone call something "terrific", they usually mean it's really great. For example, if your friend loves their new smartphone and says it's terrific for taking pictures, they're saying it's amazing at that particular thing. If a movie is terrific, people probably think it's one of the best they've seen recently. You might also use "terrific" to describe a experience or an event - like going on a super fun vacation would be terrific!
How common is "terrific"?
Word terrific is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
(now rare) Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.
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Real examples of "terrific" in context
