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Meaning of terrible

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

terrible

Pronunciation:/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: The witch gave him a terrible curse.

  2. Formidable, powerful.

  3. Intense; extreme in degree or extent.

    Example: He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking.

  4. Unpleasant; disagreeable.

    Example: The food was terrible, but it was free.

adverb

Definitions

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