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Antonyms for terrific

Grammar : Adj
Spell : tuh-rif-ik
Phonetic Transcription : təˈrɪf ɪk

Definition of terrific

Origin :
  • 1660s, "frightening," from Latin terrificus "causing terror or fear," from terrere "fill with fear" (see terrible) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Weakened sensed of "very great, severe" (e.g. terrific headache) appeared 1809; colloquial sense of "excellent" began 1888.
  • adj intense
  • adj wonderful
Example sentences :
  • The school was under the head-mastership of "the terrific Dr. Keate."
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Barry entered the army under the most terrific pressure only.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • He saw the terrific pace that the Indian had set the others.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • In the end, it will be seen by what a terrific lesson I finally learned to swim.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We took the weight of the last in squalls, some of which were terrific.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Death was everywhere, and in his most terrific and disgusting aspects.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • But the heat of noon, after the cool shade of the veranda, was terrific.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Constance's own fears at this absence grew to a terrific height.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The rapids continued the characteristic of the river and were terrific.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • It had gripped savagely hold of him and was about to wreak upon him some terrific hurt.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for terrific

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