The difference between Terrible and Wonderful
When used as adjectives, terrible means dreadful, whereas wonderful means tending to excite wonder.
Wonderful is also adverb with the meaning: exceedingly, to a great extent.
check bellow for the other definitions of Terrible and Wonderful
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Terrible as an adjective:
Dreadful; causing alarm and fear.
Examples:
"The witch gave him a terrible curse."
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Terrible as an adjective:
Formidable, powerful.
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Terrible as an adjective:
Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
Examples:
"He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking."
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Terrible as an adjective:
Unpleasant; disagreeable.
Examples:
"The food was terrible, but it was free."
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Terrible as an adjective:
Very bad; lousy.
Examples:
"Whatever he thinks, he is a terrible driver."
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Wonderful as an adjective (now, _, rare):
Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.
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Wonderful as an adjective:
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.
Examples:
"They served a wonderful six-course meal."
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Wonderful as an adverb (dialect):
Exceedingly, to a great extent.