Terrible

//ˈtɛɹəbl̩//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Adverb

The word "terrible" can be used as adjective, adjective and adverb.

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Derived Terms

Terrible Towel a mind is a terrible thing to waste something terrible terrible infant terrible lizard terrible twos terribly

Related Terms

terrific terrify terrifying terror terrorist terrorize

Related Terms

alarm bad degree disagreeable dreadful extent extreme fear formidable intense lousy powerful terror unpleasant very

Similar Terms

alarming bad extraordinary intense intense

Synonym Network

awful frightening unspeakable

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