Tremendous: meaning, definitions and examples

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tremendous

 

[ trəˈmɛndəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

extremely large, great, or powerful

Synonyms

colossal, enormous, huge, immense, massive.

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Word Description / Examples
tremendous

Use when expressing something very large in size, amount, or intensity, often with an element of awe or admiration.

  • The team had a tremendous amount of energy
  • Her performance was tremendous
huge

Commonly used in everyday language to mean very large in size, quantity, or degree.

  • She gave him a huge hug
  • The company made a huge profit this year
enormous

Appropriate for describing something that is extremely large in size or extent.

  • They have an enormous house
  • The project required an enormous amount of resources
immense

Use when expressing something very large or vast, often with an implication of being beyond comprehension.

  • The ocean's depth is immense
  • He felt an immense sense of relief
massive

Best suited for describing something large and heavy or impactful, often suggesting solidity.

  • They built a massive wall
  • The earthquake caused massive destruction
colossal

Best used when describing something very large or great, often implying a grand or monumental scale.

  • The museum had a colossal statue in the main hall
  • The new shopping mall is a colossal investment

Examples of usage

  • The company has made tremendous progress in the last year.
  • She has a tremendous amount of energy.
  • We received a tremendous amount of support from our fans.
  • The team put in a tremendous effort to win the championship.
  • He showed tremendous courage in the face of danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "tremendous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tremendo

🇮🇳 विशाल

🇩🇪 enorm

🇮🇩 luar biasa

🇺🇦 величезний

🇵🇱 ogromny

🇯🇵 途方もない

🇫🇷 énorme

🇪🇸 enorme

🇹🇷 muazzam

🇰🇷 엄청난

🇸🇦 هائل

🇨🇿 ohromný

🇸🇰 ohromný

🇨🇳 巨大的

🇸🇮 ogromen

🇮🇸 gríðarlegur

🇰🇿 орасан

🇬🇪 უზარმაზარი

🇦🇿 nəhəng

🇲🇽 enorme

Etymology

The word "tremendous" originated from the Latin word "tremendus", which means "to tremble". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to represent something extremely large, great, or powerful. The usage of "tremendous" in English can be traced back to the 17th century. It has since become a commonly used adjective to describe something of significant magnitude or intensity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,157, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.