terrific meaning and definition

TERRIFIC adjective

Definition of terrific (adjective)

1. very great or intense
   • "a terrific noise"; "a terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle"
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, marvellous, marvelous, rattling, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous
3. causing extreme terror
   • "a terrifying wail"
   • synonyms: terrifying