C1adjective 1K

Terrific

🇬🇧 UK /["/təˈrɪfɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/təˈrɪfɪk/"]/

Meaning of Terrific

excellent; wonderful

In simple words: Very good or excellent.

Terrific in a sentence

• She did a terrific job presenting her project to the class.
• We had a terrific time on our vacation last summer.
• The weather was terrific for the outdoor wedding.
• He felt a terrific pain after the accident.
• The team’s defense was so strong that they had a terrific advantage.

How to use Terrific

Used to express enthusiasm or positivity, often in informal contexts. Avoid using in overly serious or formal discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'terrific' as 'terrific at being great' — both mean excellent.

Related words

Collocations with Terrific

• terrific job
• terrific idea
• terrific time
• terrific experience
• terrific performance

Synonyms for Terrific

• fantastic
• wonderful
• excellent
• remarkable
• superb

Opposites of Terrific

• terrible
• awful
• bad
• dreadful

Common mistakes with Terrific

• Confuse with 'terrible', which means the opposite.
• Use it too casually in formal or serious contexts.
• Use it to describe something bad.

Frequently asked questions about Terrific

What does Terrific mean?

Very good or excellent.

What is the definition of Terrific?

excellent; wonderful

How do you use Terrific in a sentence?

She did a terrific job presenting her project to the class.

Can you give another example of Terrific?

We had a terrific time on our vacation last summer.

What are synonyms for Terrific?

Common alternatives include fantastic, wonderful, excellent, remarkable, superb.

What is the opposite of Terrific?

Opposite meanings include terrible, awful, bad, dreadful.

What words go with Terrific?

It commonly pairs with terrific job, terrific idea, terrific time, terrific experience, terrific performance.

What are common mistakes when using Terrific?

Confuse with 'terrible', which means the opposite. Use it too casually in formal or serious contexts. Use it to describe something bad.

How do you pronounce Terrific?

US: /["/təˈrɪfɪk/"]/, UK: /["/təˈrɪfɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Terrific?

Used to express enthusiasm or positivity, often in informal contexts. Avoid using in overly serious or formal discussions.

What CEFR level is Terrific?

"Terrific" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.