TERRIFIC

terrific, terrifying

(adjective) causing extreme terror; “a terrifying wail”

terrific

(adjective) very great or intense; “a terrific noise”; “a terrific thunderstorm storm”; “fought a terrific battle”

fantastic, grand, howling, marvelous, marvellous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

terrific (comparative more terrific, superlative most terrific)

(now, rare) Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring. [from 17th c.]

Synonym: Thesaurus:frightening

Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous. [from 18th c.]

Extremely good; excellent, amazing. [from 19th c.]

Synonyms

• brilliant

• horrific

Anagrams

• ferritic

Source: Wiktionary

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Ter*rif"ic, a. Etym: [L. terrificus; fr. terrere to frighten + facere to make. See Terror, and Fact.]

Definition: Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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