terrible

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or alarm.

  - "The terrible storm caused extensive damage."
  - "The terrible odor came from the drain."
  - "The terrible news made everyone sad."

• Adjective

  Causing fear, dread, or alarm.

  - "The terrible monster haunted the children's dreams."
  - "The terrible truth about the scandal was revealed."
  - "The terrible consequences of the war were devastating."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

excellent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terrible
jawble , noble , pable , rable , stable , table

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Variants

List of all variants of terrible that leads to same result
terrible , terribleness , terriblenesses , enfant terrible , enfants terribles

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Etymology

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From Old French terribel, from terre terrible, 'frightful earth,' from terre (earth) + terrible (terrible).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'terrible' has been used in the title of several famous works of literature, including 'Terrible Beauty' by Anita Shreve and 'Terrible Virtue' by Nancy Mitford.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the term 'Terrible Tales of the Death-Eaters' is the title of a book written by Bathilda Bagshot.

3. The term 'terrible' is often used to describe natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat, characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or alarm.

2. Dread: A feeling of fear or anxiety, often related to the anticipation of a future event or situation.

3. Alarm: A state of agitation or anxiety caused by the perception of danger or a threat.

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Culture

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The term 'terrible' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey fear, dread, or alarm. In literature, it has been used to describe characters, situations, and emotions. In art, it has been used to depict monsters, demons, and other fear-inspiring subjects. In music, it has been used to evoke strong emotions, particularly in heavy metal and horror genres.

How to Memorize "terrible"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'terrible,' imagine a strong, negative emotion or a fear-inspiring situation. For example, imagine a monster with sharp teeth and glowing eyes, or imagine a storm with lightning and thunder.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'terrible' with fear, dread, or alarm. For example, think of the word 'terrible' whenever you feel afraid or anxious.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'terrible,' use a mnemonic device such as 'Terrifically Evil Raging Monster' or 'Terrible is to Fear as Good is to Joy'.

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