Meaning & Definition of Terrifically in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a very great manner; extremely.

  Example Sentence: She danced terrifically well at the competition.

• Definition: In a way that causes great fear or anxiety.

  Example Sentence: The storm was terrifically frightening.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'terrific', which comes from Latin 'terrificus' meaning 'causing terror'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• terrific job: An excellent or outstanding performance.
• terrifically exciting: Something that causes great excitement.

Translations

• Spanish: terriblemente

• French: terriblement

• German: furchtbar

• Russian: ужасно

Related Words

• terrific: Causing great fear or excitement; excellent.

• terrify: To cause to feel extreme fear.

Slang Meanings of terrifically

• Meaning: Super awesome.

  Example Sentence: That concert was terrifically awesome!

• Meaning: Really good or impressive.

  Example Sentence: The movie was terrifically funny.