Awful vs. Terrific — What's the Difference?

Very bad or unpleasant

Very good or fine; splendid

Used to emphasize the extent of something, especially something unpleasant or negative

Awesome; astounding

Inspiring reverential wonder or fear.

Causing terror or great fear; terrifying

Awfully; very

Very bad or unpleasant; frightful

Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible

Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.

Commanding awe

Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous.

Filled with or displaying great reverence.

Extremely good; excellent, amazing.

(Obsolete) Afraid.

Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.

Formidable in nature or extent

Very great or intense;

Extremely; very

Extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers;

Very bad.

Causing extreme terror;

Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.

Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

Struck or filled with awe or reverence.

(obsolete) Terror-stricken.

(colloquial) Awfully; dreadfully; terribly.

Very, extremely.

Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene.

Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence, or with fear and admiration; fitted to inspire reverential fear; profoundly impressive.

Struck or filled with awe; terror-stricken.

Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.

Frightful; exceedingly bad; great; - applied intensively; as, an awful bonnet; an awful boaster.

Exceptionally bad or displeasing;

Causing fear or dread or terror;

Offensive or even (of persons) malicious;

Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence;

Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder;

Used as intensifiers;