terrific
Pronunciation: [təˈrɪfɪk]
Word
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.
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The terrific heatwave last summer made it uncomfortable to be outside for too long.
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Was the terrific storm last night worse than the one we had last year?
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