terrible
adjectiveHow many syllables in terrible?
There are 3 syllables in the word terrible.Divide terrible into syllables:
ter · ri · ble
How to pronounce terrible:
Definition of terrible:
- terrible (adjective):
- causing fear
- extremely bad such as
- causing fear or dread or terror.
Synonyms for terrible:
alarming
awful
creepy
dire
direful
dread
dreaded
dreadful
eerie
fearful
fearsome
forbidding
formidable
frightening
frightful
ghastly
gruesome
horrendous
horrible
horrific
horrifying
intimidating
scary
shocking
startling
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