terrifically

adverb

Definition of terrificallynext
as in marvelously

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Recent Examples of terrifically The film itself is an exciting, terrifically structured spy thriller that represents the best of what the 007 franchise does. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 On three occasions, management appeared on CNBC and told us things were going terrifically. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 In fact, research proves that protecting challenge and doing hard things can be terrifically beneficial for all kinds of wellbeing. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 All were toothy, seething numbers, and all were terrifically fun. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 This entire scene is terrifically tense, kicking off with a stunning shot of the two women standing in defensive positions on the golf course, birds swirling ominously in the cloudy sky above. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026 Ken Blake Brea Leonard far from the worst Kawhi Leonard has played terrifically the last couple of years. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The rest of this terrifically tight band, all of whom have played with him for quite a while, consisted of Teddy Kumpel on guitar, Doug Yowell on drums, and Felipe Fournier on percussion. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 June 2026 And there is one factor above all else that explains why the terrifically talented trio is hitting so terribly. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrifically
  1. marvelously
  2. fabulously
  3. superbly
  4. superlatively
  5. excellently
  6. finely
Adverb
  • The program opened marvelously with Los Panchos, a Mexican trio originally formed in New York in 1944.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Definition of marvelously
Adverb
  • Catton’s ecological collective occupies unused land to grow food, but then encounters a fabulously wealthy man with his own plans for the landscape.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Before any of our fabulously talented Test Kitchen editors even pick up a knife or whisk, every concept is considered and debated by multiple Bon Appétit staff members.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabulously
Adverb
  • Still, there are strains of deeper sadness and discomfort here, largely in the passive-aggressive tension between Kim’s character and her onscreen mother (superbly played by a new recuit, veteran TV star Choi Myeonggil).
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The latter can be superbly made, and can add something special to the process, but does require a little more practice to get comfortable with.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of superbly
Adverb
  • The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of superlatively
Adverb
  • So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, a photonic circuit that performs excellently in equations can become considerably less cooperative once somebody attempts to manufacture it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • In Athens, the finely-ground sediment called katakathi settles to the bottom, each pour heavy and dark, demanding patience and time.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of finely

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“Terrifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrifically. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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