TER'RIBLE, adjective [Latin terribilis, from terreo, to frighten.] 1. Frightful; adapted to excite terror; dreadful; formidable. Prudent in peace, and terrible in war. The form of the image was terrible Daniel 2:31. 2. Adapted to impress dread, terror or solemn awe and reverence. The Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible Deuteronomy 7:21. Let them praise thy great and terrible name, for it is holy. Psalms 99:3. He hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 10:17. 3. adverb Severely; very; so as to give pain; as terrible cold; a colloquial phrase.
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