terrible

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

adjective

  1. 1

    Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

    “The witch gave him a terrible curse.”
  2. 2

    Formidable, powerful.

  3. 3

    Intense; extreme in degree or extent.

    “He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking.”
  4. 4

    Unpleasant; disagreeable.

    “The food was terrible, but it was free.”
  5. 5

    Very bad; lousy.

    “Whatever he thinks, he is a terrible driver.”

Antonyms

adverb

  1. 1

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

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