terrific
Translation
terrific, fantastic, great, excellent
Examples
That's a terrific idea!
That's a terrific idea!
You did a terrific job on the project.
You did a terrific job on the project.
Grammar Patterns
terrific + ((noun)) terrific (sth.) That's a terrific idea!
Similar Words
Synonyms: fantastic, wonderful, excellent; Antonyms: terrible, awful, dreadful
Etymology
From Latin 'terrere' (to frighten). Originally meant 'causing terror', but its meaning shifted over time to mean 'excellent' or 'great'.
Memory Tips
Although it looks like 'terrible', its meaning is the complete opposite. Think of something so good it's 'terrifyingly' good.