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- pronunciation:
- t
rI
fihk
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
much greater than the ordinary or usual.
He ran the race at a terrific pace.- synonyms:
- extraordinary, great
- similar words:
- extreme, intense, tremendous
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| definition 2: |
very good; fantastic.
A terrific band is playing at the youth center tonight.- synonyms:
- excellent, superb, wonderful
- similar words:
- cool, dandy, exceptional, fabulous, fantastic, fine, first-rate, great, remarkable, sensational, super, superior
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| definition 3: |
causing strong fear or terror.
They hid under the bed after hearing a terrific clap of thunder.- synonyms:
- terrifying
- similar words:
- awesome
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| related words: |
good, outstanding, splendid, wonderful |
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| derivation: |
terrifically (adv.) |
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