Terrifically

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a terrific or extreme way. not-comparable

    ""The test was terrifically hard," said the tired student."

Adverb
  1. 1
    (used as an intensifier) excellently wordnet

Synonyms

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alarminglyalmightyappallinglyastoundinglyawfullydisconcertingly

Example

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"Girls, you did terrifically. You've truly earned this victory."

Etymology

From terrific + -ally.

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