terrific
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous.
Adjective
Examples
The car came round the bend at a terrific speed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Extremely good; excellent, amazing.
Adjective
Examples
I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “terrific” mean?
Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous.
Is “terrific” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.