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terrible

The correct spelling is terrible.

How to pronounce terrible

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/
adjective

IPA: /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Say it like: Ter-rib-le

The correct spelling is terrible. Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome For example: "The witch gave him a terrible curse."

Usage Examples

The witch gave him a terrible curse.

He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking.

The food was terrible, but it was free.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome
  2. 2.Formidable, powerful.
  3. 3.Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
  4. 4.Unpleasant; disagreeable.
  5. 5.Very bad; lousy.

adverb

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

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