Terrifically
What it means
To an exceptionally good or impressive degree.
Reach for it when adding lively emphasis to how well something works or is done
The repaired ventilation system performed terrifically during the heatwave.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
Fits when cleverness or striking success deserves emphasis
Careful Brilliantly can imply ingenuity that the result did not require.
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warm
Fits when the result brings pleasure as well as quality
Careful Wonderfully can praise an experience without proving technical performance.
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professional
excellently
Fits when superior performance should sound measured
Careful Excellently is formal and less natural in casual celebration.
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professional
Fits when the degree stands out from expectations
Careful Remarkably can introduce a bad or neutral observation, so it does not itself mean well.
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formal
admirably
Fits when conduct merits moral or professional respect
Careful Admirably judges worth rather than sheer effectiveness or enjoyment.
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formal
Fits when execution is exceptionally polished
Careful Superbly sounds grand for an ordinary improvement.
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literary
Fits when deliberately old-fashioned exuberance suits
Careful Splendidly draws attention to the writer and can sound comic unintentionally.
Opposites 3
- poorly
- badly
- disappointingly
Common phrases 3
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work terrifically
The smaller pump continued to work terrifically after the filter change.
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terrifically well
The two materials bonded terrifically well under repeated stress.
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perform terrifically
New volunteers can perform terrifically when the handover is clear.
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