terrific
adjective
ter·rif·ic
tə-ˈri-fik 
1
: unusually fine : magnificent
terrific weather
2
: extraordinary
terrific speed
3
a
: exciting or fit to excite fear or awe
a terrific thunderstorm
b
: very bad : frightful
Synonyms of terrific
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She's given me some terrific ideas.
Your test scores were terrific.
They did a terrific job painting the house.
I had a terrific time.
I've recovered completely. In fact, I feel terrific.
We were hit by a terrific snowstorm last week.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Wolfe’s books have always been challenging adaptations, though his space saga The Right Stuff became a terrific film under the direction of Phil Kaufman.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Etheridge just released a terrific new album, Rise, and her influence in popular music is far greater than she’s often credited.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
These students are Zeke, a terrific football player often in trouble; Dontell, who is brilliant but rowdy; and Truth, who is personable and working with his criminal uncle.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrific. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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terrific
adjective
ter·rif·ic
tə-ˈrif-ik
1
: causing terror : terrible
terrific destruction
2
: very great in degree : extraordinary
a car going at terrific speed
3
: unusually good
makes terrific chili
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