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ter·rif·ic Listen to audio/təˈrɪfɪk/ adjective
1 informal : extremely good : excellent
He makes terrific chili. She's given me some terrific ideas. Your test scores were terrific. They did a terrific job painting the house. I had a terrific time. I've recovered completely. In fact, I feel terrific.
2 : causing a feeling of surprise or wonder
an athlete with terrific [=astounding, amazing] speed We were hit by a terrific snowstorm last week.
— ter·rif·i·cal·ly Listen to audio /təˈrɪfɪkli/ adverb
The news is terrifically exciting. The band is terrifically popular in Japan.

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