Main Entry:

ter·rif·ic

Pronunciation:

\tə-ˈri-fik\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin terrificus, from terrēre to frighten

Date:

1667

1 a: very bad : frightful b: exciting or fit to excite fear or awe <a terrific thunderstorm>2: extraordinary <terrific speed>3: unusually fine : magnificent <terrific weather>

— ter·rif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb