Terrible

adjective

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Word Frequency: 19.7

Definitions

1.adjectiveDreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."

2.adjectiveFormidable, powerful.

3.adjectiveIntense; extreme in degree or extent.

"He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking."

4.adjectiveUnpleasant; disagreeable.

"The food was terrible, but it was free."

5.adjectiveVery bad; lousy.

"Whatever he thinks, he is a terrible driver."

6.adverbIn a terrible way; to a terrible extent; terribly; awfully.

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