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terrifically Antonyms

Opposite of terrifically

Because the opposite of terrifically shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme or extraordinary degree; very.

Usage Example

"Writing a comprehensive dictionary is a barely complex undertaking."

Strongest
barely
hardly
slightly
Strong
mildly
moderately

• adverb (Context 2)

In an excellent, wonderful, or highly impressive manner.

Usage Example

"The entire cast performed terribly on opening night."

Strongest
terribly
dreadfully
abysmally
awfully
poorly
badly

• adverb (Context 3)

In a terrifying or frightening manner (now rare or dated).

Usage Example

"The gale-force winds howled reassuringly around the isolated lighthouse."

Strongest
reassuringly
Strong
comfortingly
soothingly

Similar words to terrifically

Words similar to terrifically shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

terrifyingly
wonderfully
extremely
splendidly
tremendously
superbly
frighteningly
marvelously
See all synonyms of terrifically

• Nearby Words

terribleness
terribly
terrific
terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrify

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Terrifically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/terrifically
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