Synonyms for terrific
təˈrɪf ɪkter·rif·ic

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1. terrificadjective

   Synonyms:
   brilliant, horrific

2. terrificadjective

   Frighteningly good.

   I say! She's a terrific tennis player.

   Synonyms:
   horrific, brilliant

3. terrificadjective

   Astounding or awesome.

   The car came round the bend at a terrific speed.

   Synonyms:
   horrific, brilliant

4. terrificadjective

   Terrifying; causing terror

   The lightning was followed by a terrific clap of thunder.

   Synonyms:
   brilliant, horrific

5. terrificadjective

   Frightful or very unpleasant.

   I've got a terrific hangover this morning.

   Synonyms:
   brilliant, horrific

6. terrificadjective

   Extraordinarily great or intense.

   terrific speed

   Synonyms:
   brilliant, horrific

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1. terrific

   Awful should not be used of things which are merely disagreeable or annoying, nor of all that are alarming and terrible, but only of such as bring a solemn awe upon the soul, as in the presence of a superior power; as, the awful hush before the battle. That which is awful arouses an oppressive, that which is august an admiring reverence; we speak of the august presence of a mighty monarch, the awful presence of death. We speak of an exalted station, a grand mountain, an imposing presence, a majestic cathedral, a noble mien, a solemn litany, a stately march, an august assembly, the awful scene of the Judgment Day.

   Synonyms:
   alarming, appalling, august, awful, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, frightful, grand, horrible, imposing, majestic, noble, portentous, shocking, solemn, stately, terrible

   Antonyms:
   base, beggarly, commonplace, contemptible, despicable, humble, inferior, lowly, mean, paltry, undignified, vulgar

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1. terrificadjective

   very great or intense

   "a terrific noise"; "a terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle"

   Synonyms:
   wondrous, tremendous, terrifying, howling(a), wonderful, marvellous, fantastic, marvelous, rattling(a), grand

   Antonyms:
   ordinary, unalarming, mild

2. fantastic, grand, howling(a), marvelous, marvellous, rattling(a), terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrousadjective

   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"

   Antonyms:
   mild, ordinary, unalarming

3. terrific, terrifyingadjective

   causing extreme terror

   "a terrifying wail"

   Synonyms:
   wondrous, tremendous, terrifying, howling(a), wonderful, marvellous, fantastic, marvelous, rattling(a), grand

   Antonyms:
   unalarming, mild, ordinary

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1. terrificadjective

   Synonyms:
   frightful, TERRIBLE

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1. List of paraphrases for "terrific":

   fantastic, awesome, wonderful, great, formidable, amazing, fabulous, super, delicious, tremendous, beautiful, terrible, brilliant, gorgeous, magnificent, excellent

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1. Barney FrankBut Frank:

   Confidence in America's financial system is terrific. It's partly because it's so regulated, there is confidence that banks are well capitalized because they are regularly monitored.

2. State John Kerry:

   As a father of two daughters, I’m proud, she’ll make a terrific president.

3. Jim McGrath:

   President Bush had another terrific day and is in great spirits, he was visited by (former first lady Barbara) Bush as well as his son Neil and daughter-in-law Maria Bush, and has received well-wishes from family, friends and fellow citizens.

4. Jeff Merkley:

   This is terrific news for Stacey, for her family, and for all the Oregonians who have followed Stacey’s story and helped support her from afar.

5. Taylor Force:

   In addition to learning the skills needed to be successful in business, I want to establish life-long connections and friendships with my fellow students from the U.S. and around the globe, also, Vanderbilt already does a terrific job being a part of and giving back to the community ; I would like to help maintain and promote that altruistic culture.