English word terrific comes from Latin -ficus (Forms adjectives that denote bringing or making.), Latin terreo, Latin terrere
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ficus | Latin (lat) | Forms adjectives that denote bringing or making. |
| terreo | Latin (lat) | I deter by terror, scare (away). I frighten, terrify, alarm. |
| terrere | Latin (lat) | |
| terrificus | Latin (lat) | |
| terrific | English (en) | (colloquial) Astounding or awesome.. (colloquial) Extraordinarily great or intense.. (colloquial) Frighteningly good.. (dated) Terrifying; causing terror.. Frightful or very unpleasant. |