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- [tuh-rif-ik]
- /təˈrɪf ɪk/
- /təˈrɪfɪklɪ/
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- [tuh-rif-ik]
- /təˈrɪf ɪk/
Definitions of terrifically word
- adjective terrifically extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed. 1
- adjective terrifically extremely good; wonderful: a terrific vacation. 1
- adjective terrifically causing terror; terrifying. 1
- adverb terrifically extremely, hugely 1
- adverb terrifically extremely well, wonderfully 1
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Origin of terrifically
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin terrificus frightening, equivalent to terr(ēre) to frighten + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic
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Parts of speech for Terrifically
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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terrifically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
terrifically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terrifically
adv terrifically
- but good — (Idiomatic) To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
- by all means — You can say 'by all means' to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- decidedly — Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
adverb terrifically
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- awful — If you say that someone or something is awful, you dislike that person or thing or you think that they are not very good.
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- exorbitantly — In an exorbitant manner, excessively.
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
Antonyms for terrifically
adverb terrifically
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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