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terrific

ter·ri·fic

US/tɜrˈɪfɪk/ common

adjective

1.

very great or intense

  • “a terrific noise”
  • “a terrific thunderstorm storm”
  • “fought a terrific battle”
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2.

extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers

  • “a fantastic trip to the Orient”
  • “the film was fantastic!”
  • “a howling success”
  • “a marvelous collection of rare books”
  • “had a rattling conversation about politics”
  • “a tremendous achievement”
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3.

causing extreme terror

  • “a terrifying wail”
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Origin

From French terrifique, and its source, Latin terrificus (“terrifying”), from terrēre (“to frighten, terrify”) + -ficus, related to facere (“to make”).

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