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Very bad or unpleasant
terrible, wretched, disagreeable, objectionable; see offensive 2, poor 2.Frightful
terrible, dreadful, appalling, terrifying; see frightful 1, terrible 1.Impressive
awe-inspiring, lofty, exalted, majestic; see grand 2.*Very great
great, colossal, tremendous, prodigious; see large 1.
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