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Webster 1913 Edition


Terrific

Ter-rif′ic

,
Adj.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Terrific

TERRIF'IC

,
Adj.
[L. terrifieus, from terreo, terror, and facio.]
Dreadful; causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; as a terrific form; terrific sight.

Definition 2024


terrific

terrific

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Adjective

terrific (comparative more terrific, superlative most terrific)

  1. (colloquial) Frighteningly good.
    I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
  2. (colloquial) Astounding or awesome.
    The car came round the bend at a terrific speed.
  3. Terrifying; causing terror.
    The lightning was followed by a terrific clap of thunder.
  4. Frightful or very unpleasant.
    I've got a terrific hangover this morning.
  5. (colloquial) Extraordinarily great or intense.
    terrific speed

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External links

  • terrific in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • terrific in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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