terrific

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< Latin terrificus (causing terror) < terrere (to frighten, terrify) + -ficus < facere (to make).

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terrific (comparative more terrific, superlative most terrific)

Positive
terrific

Comparative
more terrific

Superlative
most terrific

  1. Frighteningly good.
    I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
  2. 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. Extraordinarily great or intense.
    terrific speed

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