Word of the Day: TERRIFIC

ter·rif·ic

adjective \tə-ˈri-fik\

: extremely good

: causing a feeling of surprise or wonder

Full Definition of TERRIFIC

1a :  very bad :  frightful

 b :  exciting or fit to excite fear or awe <a terrific thunderstorm>

2:  extraordinary <terrific speed>

3:  unusually fine :  magnificent <terrific weather>

— ter·rif·i·cal·ly adverb

Examples of TERRIFIC

1. She’s given me some terrific ideas.
2. Your test scores were terrific.
3. They did a terrific job painting the house.
4. I had a terrific time.
5. I’ve recovered completely. In fact, I feel terrific.
6. We were hit by a terrific snowstorm last week.

Origin of TERRIFIC

Latin terrificus, from terrēre to frighten

First Known Use: 1667

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