terrific
gb/tɚˈɪfɪk/ us/tɚˈɪfɪk/
B1
Engelsk
~ 6900
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B1
property
1
excellent; very good or enjoyable
Very, very good or enjoyable.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is terrific; a terrific [noun]
Typisk fejl:
Learners often confuse "terrific" with "terrible" because the words look similar. Remember: "terrific" is strongly positive (very good), while "terrible" is strongly negative (very bad). Some learners also think "terrific" sounds informal like slang, but it is acceptable in most neutral situations, including many work contexts.
Synonymer
great (Slightly more common and neutral; less strong than "terrific".)
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excellent (More formal and careful; focuses on high quality rather than excitement.)
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fantastic (Very enthusiastic and informal, often a bit stronger or more emotional than "terrific".)
Antonymer
terrible (Direct opposite in everyday speech; means very bad instead of very good.)
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awful (Informal opposite, often used when something feels very unpleasant or disappointing.)
Ordforbindelser
a terrific job
|a terrific idea
|a terrific time
|a terrific movie
|you look terrific
|sounds terrific
Temaer
daily life
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- You did a terrific job on this presentation.
- We had a terrific time on our vacation last week.
- That new restaurant downtown is absolutely terrific.
- She’s a terrific writer with a really clear style.
- The kids think their new teacher is just terrific.
Læringseksempler
- This pizza is terrific. I love it.
- Your English is terrific for someone who started last year.
- They had a terrific time at the party.
- You look terrific in that blue dress.
- He is a terrific soccer player.
adjective
B2
property
2
very strong or intense in degree
Very strong or very big in amount, size, or level.
Brugsmønster:
terrific [amount/pressure/speed/noise]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always positive because of the common sense "terrific = very good". In this sense, "terrific" can be neutral or even negative, depending on the noun: a "terrific storm" or "terrific pain" is usually unpleasant. Learners may also try to use it like an adverb (*"terrific cold" instead of "terribly cold"); "terrific" must describe a noun, not directly an adjective.
Synonymer
enormous (Focuses more on size or quantity; "terrific" can suggest shock or intensity, not only size.)
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tremendous (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or written than "terrific".)
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intense (More technical or careful; often used for feelings, effort, or activity.)
Antonymer
slight (Describes a small degree or amount, the opposite of the high degree implied by "terrific".)
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moderate (Suggests a controlled, average level instead of an extreme level.)
Ordforbindelser
terrific pressure
|terrific speed
|terrific noise
|terrific impact
|terrific storm
|terrific pain
Temaer
news
|weather
|science
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She was under terrific pressure to finish the project on time.
- The car was going at a terrific speed when it hit the barrier.
- The explosion made a terrific noise that shook the windows.
- They invested a terrific amount of money in the new product.
- He felt a terrific pain in his back and had to sit down.
Læringseksempler
- The storm brought a terrific amount of rain.
- He works at a terrific speed and finishes early.
- There was a terrific noise when the glass broke.
- She felt terrific pain in her leg after the fall.
- The company is growing at a terrific rate.
interjection
B1
action
3
exclamation showing strong approval
You say this to show you think something is very good or you are very happy about it.
Typisk fejl:
Some learners only know "terrific" as an adjective and do not realize it is also used alone like "Great!" as a friendly exclamation. When spoken alone with strong feeling and followed by a pause, it is usually this interjection use, not the adjective.
Synonymer
Great! (Slightly more common and casual; otherwise very close in meaning.)
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Excellent! (Sounds a bit more formal or careful than "Terrific!".)
Antonymer
Terrible! (Used to react to bad news, the opposite emotional reaction to "Terrific!".)
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Oh no! (Expresses disappointment or worry instead of pleasure or approval.)
Ordforbindelser
Terrific! Thanks.
|Oh, terrific!
|Terrific, let’s do it.
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- “I got the job.” “Terrific! I knew you could do it.”
- “We can all go together in my car.” “Terrific, that makes things easier.”
- “The tickets were half price.” “Oh, terrific, what a bargain.”
- “The project is finally finished.” “Terrific! Let’s celebrate.”
- “Your exam results are back—you passed everything.” “Terrific!”
Læringseksempler
- “We won the game.” “Terrific!”
- “Dinner is ready.” “Terrific, I am very hungry.”
- “You helped me a lot.” “Terrific, I’m glad it worked.”
- “My sister is coming to visit.” “Terrific!”
- “The hotel has free breakfast.” “Oh, terrific.”
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
causing great fear or terror
Very frightening; making people feel strong fear.
Brugsmønster:
a terrific [roar/crash/battle]
Typisk fejl:
This older meaning is not common in modern everyday English. Learners may wrongly assume it is the usual meaning because of the connection to "terror". In current English, if you want to say something is very frightening, it is clearer to use words like "terrifying" or "very scary".
Synonymer
terrifying (A clear, modern word for causing fear; "terrific" in this sense sounds older or more literary.)
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fearsome (Literary and rare; emphasizes how frightening something appears.)
Antonymer
reassuring (Gives comfort and removes fear, the opposite of causing strong fear.)
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comforting (Makes someone feel safe and calm instead of scared.)
Ordforbindelser
a terrific roar
|a terrific battle
|a terrific crash
|a terrific explosion
Temaer
emotions
|literary
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The lions let out a terrific roar that echoed through the valley.
- There was a terrific crash as the old bridge finally collapsed.
- The army advanced with terrific fury, driving the enemy back.
- A terrific scream cut through the silent night.
- They heard a terrific explosion and saw flames rising into the sky.
Læringseksempler
- We heard a terrific roar from the tiger’s cage.
- There was a terrific crash when the tree fell.
- The movie showed a terrific battle between the two armies.
- A terrific scream came from the dark room.
- The bomb made a terrific noise in the city.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
terrific
IPA
GB/tɚˈɪfɪk/
US/tɚˈɪfɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
ter - rif - ic (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: terrific
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
feel terrific
4/fˈil tɚˈɪfɪk/
fixed phrase
feel very good or energetic
Used to say that you feel very healthy, happy, or full of energy.
Eksempler
- I started going to the gym and I feel terrific.
- After a good night’s sleep, she felt terrific.
- He said he felt terrific after finishing the race.
look terrific
5/lˈʊk tɚˈɪfɪk/
fixed phrase
appear very attractive or impressive
Used to say that someone or something looks very good or very attractive.
Eksempler
- You look terrific in that suit.
- The garden looks terrific after all your hard work.
- The city looks terrific at night with all the lights on.
terrific job
2/tɚˈɪfɪk d͡ʒˈɑb/
fixed phrase
praising someone's work strongly
Used to tell someone they did something very well.
Eksempler
- You did a terrific job leading the meeting today.
- The team did a terrific job on the new website.
- I just want to say you’re doing a terrific job with the kids.
terrific time
3/tɚˈɪfɪk tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
very enjoyable experience or event
Used to say that an event or experience was very enjoyable.
Eksempler
- We had a terrific time at the beach last weekend.
- I hope you have a terrific time at the wedding.
- They said they had a terrific time visiting Paris.
That's terrific
1/ðˈæts tɚˈɪfɪk/
fixed phrase
saying you are very pleased
Used to say that you are very happy about something or think it is very good.
Eksempler
- "I passed all my exams." "That's terrific!"
- "We can stay at my parents' house." "That's terrific, it will save us money."
- "They offered me a promotion." "That's terrific news."