terrible

English

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome
  • Formidable, powerful.
  • Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
  • Unpleasant; disagreeable.
  • Very bad; lousy.

Etymology

Derived from Latin terribilis (frightful).

Origin

Latin

terribilis

Gloss

frightful

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