terrific

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• IPA ^(key): /təˈrɪfɪk/

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Adjective

Positive terrific

Comparative more terrific

Superlative most terrific

1. (informal) Frighteningly good.

   She's a terrific tennis player.

2. (informal) Astounding or awesome.

   The aircraft landed at a terrific speed.

3. Terrifying; causing terror

   The lightning was followed by a terrific clap of thunder.

4. (informal) Extraordinarily great or intense.

   The racing cars drive at terrific speeds.