English adjective: terrific | |||
1. | terrific very great or intense | ||
Samples | A terrific noise. A terrific thunderstorm storm. Fought a terrific battle. | ||
Similar | intense | ||
Antonyms | mild | ||
2. | terrific extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | fantastic, grand, howling, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous | ||
Similar | extraordinary | ||
Antonyms | ordinary | ||
3. | terrific causing extreme terror | ||
Samples | A terrifying wail. | ||
Synonyms | terrifying | ||
Similar | alarming | ||
Antonyms | unalarming | ||