Thrice

/θraɪs/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Three times.

She has visited the museum thrice this year.

Used for emphasis, meaning 'very much' or 'to a great degree'.

He was thrice as excited about the concert after hearing the opening act.

In a repeating sequence three times.

The bell rang thrice to signal the end of the class.

From Middle English thries, derived from Old English thrīwa.

thrice as nice

A playful phrase indicating something is good or enjoyable when repeated.

thrice cursed

Indicates that something has been cursed or condemned three times.

triple

Consisting of three parts or elements.

triad

A group or set of three.

ternary

Involving three different elements.

Used humorously to emphasize excessive action.

He said he’ll do it thrice, meaning he’s really serious about it!