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Terrific

Tur-IH-fihk

/tɜːrˈɪfɪk/

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Syllable breakdown

terrific

Dictionary meaning

Causing extreme terror.

Examples

  • A terrific noise.

Synonyms: terrifying

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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