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. 😂

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WHAT? Java's main function does not require a class anymore? Then how do people learn about OOP? That's terrific[1]. ---- [1]: causing terror
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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".

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