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terrifically Synonyms

Another word for terrifically

Choosing another word for terrifically depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme or extraordinary degree; very.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
extremely
tremendously
extraordinarily
immensely
Strong
exceedingly
enormously
hugely
intensely

• adverb (Context 2)

In an excellent, wonderful, or highly impressive manner.

Usage Example

"The entire cast performed wonderfully on opening night."

Strongest
wonderfully
splendidly
superbly
marvelously
fantastically
magnificently
fabulously
Strong
brilliantly

• adverb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
terrifyingly
frighteningly
Strong
horrifyingly
fearfully
dreadfully

Opposites of terrifically

The opposite of terrifically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

terribly
abysmally
dreadfully
awfully
barely
hardly
slightly
badly
See all opposites of terrifically

• Nearby Words

terribly
terrier
terrific
terrifically
terrified
terrifier
terrify

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