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terrific
adjective
Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- C
- Contains
- ERRIFI
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/təˈɹɪfɪk/ /təˈɹɪfɪk/
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Definitions
adjective
Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.
Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous.
“I've got a terrific hangover this morning.”
Extremely good; excellent, amazing.
“I say! She's a terrific tennis player.”
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Example Sentences
I've got a terrific hangover this morning.
I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
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