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terrible

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

adjective

Meaning

  • Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

    "The witch gave him a terrible curse."

  • Formidable, powerful.

  • Intense; extreme in degree or extent.

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

  • Unpleasant; disagreeable.

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

  • Very bad; lousy.

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

adverb

Meaning

  • In a terrible way; to a terrible extent; terribly; awfully.