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