Terrible

Terrible - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

TER'RIBLE, a. [L. 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. Dan 2.

2. Adapted to impress dread, terror or solemn awe and reverence.

The Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. Deu 7.

Let them praise thy great and terrible name, for it is holy. Psa 99.

He hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen. Deu 10.

3. adv. Severely; very; so as to give pain; as terrible cold; a colloquial phrase.