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TERRIBLE

(adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Terrible.

How to pronounce terrible:

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Terrible - as an adjective satellite

Causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "The awful war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11dire5direful11dread7dreaded10dreadful13fearful13fearsome13frightening19horrendous14horrific16

Exceptionally bad or displeasing

Example: "Atrocious taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abominable16atrocious11awful11dreadful13painful12unspeakable19

Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

Example: "Severe pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
severe9wicked16

Extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

Example: "In a frightful hurry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11frightful19tremendous13

Terrible - as an adjective

Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

Example: "The witch gave him a terrible curse."

Formidable, powerful.

Intense; extreme in degree or extent.

Example: "He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking."

Unpleasant; disagreeable.

Example: "The food was terrible, but it was free."

Very bad; lousy.

Example: "Whatever he thinks, he is a terrible driver."

Terrible - as an adverb

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

Example Sentences

"The storm yesterday was terrible."
"I had a terrible nightmare last night."
"The food at that restaurant was terrible."
"She had a terrible accident."
"The movie was so terrible that I walked out of the theater."
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Word Game Points

Is TERRIBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, terrible is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERRIBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TERRIBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, terrible is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERRIBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TERRIBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, terrible is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERRIBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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