Terrifically

Pronunciation: /təˈrɪfɪkli/

Definitions of terrifically

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner, degree, or frequency of the action or quality

Example Sentences

A1 She did terrifically well on her spelling test.

A2 The team played terrifically in the championship game.

B1 The new restaurant in town is terrifically popular among locals.

B2 The actor performed terrifically in the lead role, earning rave reviews.

C1 The scientist's research findings were terrifically groundbreaking.

C2 The orchestra performed the symphony terrifically, showcasing their incredible talent.

Examples of terrifically in a Sentence

formal The team performed terrifically in the competition, showcasing their exceptional skills.

informal I think you did terrifically on your presentation, it was really impressive.

slang That movie was terrifically awesome, I loved every minute of it.

figurative Her smile lit up the room, shining terrifically like a beacon of happiness.

Grammatical Forms of terrifically

• past tense: terrifically
• plural: terrifically
• comparative: more terrifically
• superlative: most terrifically
• present tense: terrifically
• future tense: will be terrifically
• perfect tense: have been terrifically
• continuous tense: is being terrifically
• singular: terrifically
• positive degree: terrific
• infinitive: to be terrifically
• gerund: terrifically
• participle: terrifically

Origin and Evolution of terrifically

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'terrifically' originated from the Latin word 'terrificus', which means causing terror or fear.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'terrifically' evolved to also mean something extremely good or impressive, rather than just causing fear or terror.