Frightful; adapted to excite terror; dreadful; formidable. Prudent in peace, and terrible in war. The form of the image was. terrible. Daniel 2:31.

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. Psalm 99:3. He hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 10:21. 3.adv. Severely; very; so as to give pain; as terrible cold; a colloquial phrase.