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   Tre·men·dous

   /trəˈmendəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. very great in amount, scale, or intensity: "Penny put in a tremendous amount of time" Similar very greathugeenormousimmensecolossalmassiveprodigiousstupendousmonumentalmammothvastgiganticgiantmightyepicmonstroustitaniccosmictoweringking-sizedking-sizegargantuanHerculeanBrobdingnagiansubstantialinformal:whoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greatastronomicalastronomicmegamonsterhumongousjumbohulkingbumperwhackingwhacking greatginormousvery louddeafeningear-splittingear-piercingboomingthunderingthunderousroaringresoundingcrashingOpposite tinysmallslightsoft
   • ▪ extremely good or impressive; excellent: "the crew did a tremendous job" Similar excellentwonderfulmarvelousmagnificentsuperbsplendidglorioussublimelovelydelightfulfirst-classfirst-rateoutstandingconsummateperfectinformal:supergreatamazingamazeballsfantasticterrificphenomenalsensationalincredibleheavenlystellargorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabulousawesomemagicsupercalifragilisticexpialidociousacecrackcoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvyspankingdopedefphatbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingpeachydandyjim-dandyneatbadassbossradicalradboffobullybitchingbodaciouscrackerjackon fleekbeautbonzerkiflankinformal, dated:groovydivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeenvulgar slang:shit-hotarchaic:goodlyOpposite badpoor

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin tremendus (gerundive of tremere ‘tremble’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tremendousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › tremendousTremendous - definition of tremendous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Extremely large in amount, extent, or size; enormous: a tremendous sum of money. See Synonyms at enormous. b. Very great in scope or importance: tremendous influence. 2. Remarkable; outstanding: What a tremendous example you have set. 3. Archaic Capable of making one tremble; terrible.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › tremendoustremendous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great. There was a tremendous outpouring of support. Synonyms [ edit] See also Thesaurus:large. Derived terms [ edit] tremendously. tremendousness. Translations [ edit] ± awe-inspiring. ± notable for size, power or excellence.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › tremendoustremendous - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   tre•men•dous (tri men′ dəs), adj. extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent. extraordinary in excellence: a tremendous movie. dreadful or awful, as in character or effect; exciting fear;

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › tremendous_adjtremendous, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the adjective tremendous mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective tremendous . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tremendousnessTremendousness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence. tremendous problems. a writer of tremendous talent. often used as a generalized term of approval. had a tremendous time. b. : unusually large : huge. a tremendous number of people. 2. : being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror. tremendousness noun.

7. www.wordsmyth.nettremendous | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Tremendous comes from a Latin word that means "to be trembled at." The meaning of tremendous. Definition of tremendous. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › tremendousTREMENDOUS - 87 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. tremendous. in English. tremendous. Thesaurus > extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable > tremendous. These are words and phrases related to tremendous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tremendous.