By accident, I did look at the definition of the word "terrific", but I got confused.
It's an adjective, normally got two usage/ meanings:
1) extraordinarily great or intense (extremely good)
2) causing terror
So how on earth a word can have both meanings to represent a good thing and a bad thing? If I say "I had a terrific holiday", does it mean a wonderful holiday or a terrifying holiday?
What a terrific word. 😂
@skyblond
If I recall correctly, it goes back to the idea that under both circumstances:: the person is in shock before the fear/happiness is felt.
Shock --> happy
Shock --> fear
Try looking up synonyms for "terrific".