terrific meaning

terrific as an adjective

1. very great or intense
   • a terrific noise
   • a terrific thunderstorm storm
   • fought a terrific battle

   Similar: intense

2. extraordinarily good or great; 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

   Synonyms: fantastic, grand, howling, marvelous, marvellous, rattling, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous

   Similar: extraordinary

3. causing extreme terror
   • a terrifying wail

   Synonyms: terrifying

   Similar: alarming

terrific in a sentence

• I hit on the terrific idea of cheating at cards by chance.
• He came up with a terrific solution to the complex problem.
• The performance received terrific applause from the audience.
• A car went by at terrific speed.
• I've tested these towels myself and they're terrific.

How to pronounce terrific

terrific is pronounced /təˈrɪfɪk/ in British English and /təˈrɪfɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with terrific

• specific
• scientific
• pacific