Terrific vs. Terrifying — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Terrific and Terrifying
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Terrific
Very good or fine; splendid
A terrific tennis player.
Terrifying
To fill with terror; make deeply afraid
"She was terrified that he would lie to her" (Jodi Picoult).
Terrific
Awesome; astounding
Drove at a terrific rate of speed.
Terrifying
To drive or force by arousing fear
"The few who survived had long ago been terrified into complete intellectual surrender" (George Orwell).
Terrific
Causing terror or great fear; terrifying
A terrific wail.
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Terrifying
Frightening or intimidating.
Terrific
Very bad or unpleasant; frightful
A terrific headache.
Terrifying
Of a formidable nature; terrific
Terrific
Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.
Terrifying
Present participle of terrify
Terrific
Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous.
The car came round the bend at a terrific speed.
I've got a terrific hangover this morning.
Terrifying
Causing extreme terror;
A terrifying wail
Terrific
Extremely good; excellent, amazing.
I say! She's a terrific tennis player.
Terrific
Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.
Terrific
Very great or intense;
A terrific noise
A terrific thunderstorm storm
Fought a terrific battle
Terrific
Extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers;
A fantastic trip to the Orient
The film was fantastic!
A howling success
A marvelous collection of rare books
Had a rattling conversation about politics
A tremendous achievement
Terrific
Causing extreme terror;
A terrifying wail
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