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terrific

Pronunciation: [təˈrɪfɪk]

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Learn how to use terrific in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quality or performance”

(adjective) When something is very good or excellent. It's like when you watch a movie that makes you really happy because it's so well done.

Example

The concert last night was terrific; I enjoyed every moment of it.

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The meal at that restaurant was not terrific; it was undercooked and bland.

Example

Did you think the play was terrific or just okay?

Context: “intensity or degree”

(adjective) When something is very bad or scary. Sometimes people use it this way when they want to show that something is really intense or overwhelming, like a storm that causes a lot of problems.

Example

The terrific thunderstorm made everyone stay inside and be safe.

Example

The terrific heatwave last summer made it uncomfortable to be outside for too long.

Example

Was the terrific storm last night worse than the one we had last year?

How to pronounce terrific

Pronunciation: [təˈrɪfɪk]

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