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View usage for: (trɪmendəs) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]You use tremendous to emphasize how strong a feeling or quality is, or how large an amount is. [informal, emphasis] I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. That's a tremendous amount of information. Synonyms: huge, great, towering, vast More Synonyms of tremendous tremendously adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB adjective] The business is tremendously profitable. I enjoyed the show tremendously. 2. adjectiveYou can describe someone or something as tremendous when you think they are very good or very impressive. [informal] He was a tremendous person. I thought it was absolutely tremendous. Synonyms: excellent, great, wonderful, brilliant More Synonyms of tremendous tremendously adverb [ADVERB after verb] I thought they played tremendously well, didn't you? More Synonyms of tremendous tremendous in British English (trɪˈmɛndəs) adjective2. informal very exciting or unusual 3. informal (intensifier) a tremendous help 4. archaic terrible or dreadful Derived forms tremendously (treˈmendously) adverb tremendousness (treˈmendousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin tremendus terrible, literally: that is to be trembled at, from tremere to quake tremendous in American English (trɪˈmɛndəs) adjective1. Archaic such as to make one tremble; terrifying; dreadful 2. a. very large; great; enormous b. Informal wonderful, amazing, extraordinary, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: eˈnormous Derived forms tremendously (treˈmendously) adverb tremendousness (treˈmendousness) noun Word origin L tremendus < tremere, to tremble Examples of 'tremendous' in a sentencetremendous In other languagestremendous British English: tremendous / trɪˈmɛndəs/ ADJECTIVE You use tremendous to emphasize how strong a feeling or quality is, or how large an amount is. I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. - American English: tremendous
- Arabic: هَائِل
- Brazilian Portuguese: formidável
- Chinese: 极大的
- Croatian: ogroman
- Czech: obrovský
- Danish: fantastisk
- Dutch: ontzagwekkend
- European Spanish: tremendo terrible
- Finnish: valtava
- French: immense
- German: gewaltig
- Greek: πελώριος
- Italian: enorme
- Japanese: 巨大な
- Korean: 엄청난
- Norwegian: enorm
- Polish: ogromny
- European Portuguese: formidável
- Romanian: extraordinar
- Russian: огромный
- Latin American Spanish: tremendo
- Swedish: oerhörd
- Thai: ใหญ่โตมาก
- Turkish: çok büyük
- Ukrainian: жахливий
- Vietnamese: rất lớn
Chinese translation of 'tremendous' adj - (= enormous) [amount, success etc]
极(極)大的 (jí dà de) - (= excellent)
极(極)棒的 (jí bàng de)
Definition very large or impressive I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. Synonyms awesome stellar (informal) Opposites little , small , minute, tiny , diminutive , minuscule Definition very good or pleasing I thought it was absolutely tremendous. Synonyms topping (British, old-fashioned) cracking (British, informal) amazing sovereign (formal) sick (slang) brill (informal) bodacious (slang, mainly US) boffo (slang) jim-dandy (old-fashioned) chillin' (US, slang) booshit (Australian, slang) exo (Australian, slang) sik (Australian, slang) rad (informal) phat (slang) beaut (informal) barrie (Scottish, slang) belting (British, slang) pearler (Australian, slang) Opposites average , ordinary , terrible , awful , appalling , dreadful , rotten , mediocre , so-so , abysmal , run-of-the-mill , no great shakes (informal) Suddenly there was a tremendous explosion. Synonyms crashing thundering very loud ear-splitting ear-piercing Additional synonymsDefinition superb or excellent It's been a while since I've seen a really ace film. Synonyms great (informal), good, brilliant, mean (slang), fine, champion, expert, masterly, wonderful, excellent, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mega (slang), awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), admirable, virtuoso, first-rate, brill (informal), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very bad I've got the most appalling headache. Synonyms awful, terrible, tremendous, distressing, horrible, dreadful, horrendous, ghastly, godawful (slang) Definition inspiring or displaying awe the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat Synonyms awe-inspiring, striking, shocking, imposing, terrible, amazing, stunning (informal), wonderful, alarming, impressive, frightening, awful (obsolete), overwhelming, terrifying, magnificent, astonishing, horrible, dreadful, formidable, horrifying, intimidating, fearful (informal), daunting, breathtaking, majestic, solemn, fearsome, wondrous (archaic, literary), redoubtable, jaw-dropping, stupefying, gee-whizz (slang) Additional synonymsEven if the weather's awful there's still lots to do. Synonyms bad, poor, terrible (informal), appalling, foul, rubbish (slang), shit (taboo, slang), dreadful, unpleasant, dire, crap (taboo, slang), horrendous, ghastly, from hell (informal), atrocious, deplorable, abysmal, frightful, shite (taboo, slang), hellacious (US, slang) The man had a large booming voice. Synonyms loud, echoing, thundering, bellowing, resounding, deafening, strident, resonant, sonorous, stentorianDefinition splendid My sister's given me a brilliant book. Synonyms excellent, great (informal), good, fine, wonderful, cracking (British, informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mean (slang), mega (slang), awesome (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), first-rate, brill (informal), topping (British, slang), hunky-dory (informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very large in size A colossal statue stands in the square.The task they face is colossal. Synonyms huge, massive, vast, enormous, immense, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill His piano playing is exceptional. Synonyms remarkable, special, excellent, extraordinary, outstanding, superior, first-class, marvellous, notable, phenomenal, first-rate, prodigious, unsurpassed, one in a million, bodacious (slang, US), unexcelled Definition having some special or extreme quality He is an extraordinary musician. Synonyms remarkable, special, wonderful, outstanding, rare, amazing, fantastic (informal), astonishing, marvellous, eye-popping (informal), exceptional, notable, serious (informal), phenomenal, singular, wondrous (archaic, literary), out of this world (informal), extremely good Definition extremely good The scenery and weather were fabulous. Synonyms wonderful, excellent, brilliant, superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), marvellous, sensational (informal), first-rate, brill (informal), magic (informal), out-of-this-world (informal) Definition excellent I have a fantastic social life. Synonyms wonderful, great (informal), excellent, very good, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), smashing (informal), superb, tremendous (informal), magnificent, marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), mega (slang), awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, first-rate, def (slang), brill (informal), out of this world (informal), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very bad The earthquake was a fearful disaster. Synonyms frightful, shocking (informal), terrible, awful, distressing, appalling, horrible, grim, dreadful, horrific, dire, horrendous, ghastly, hideous, monstrous, harrowing, gruesome, grievous, unspeakable, atrocious, hair-raising, hellacious (US, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition extremely impressive She looked every bit as formidable as her mother. Synonyms impressive, great (informal), powerful, tremendous, mighty, terrific, awesome, invincible, indomitable, redoubtable, puissant Definition very alarming or horrifying We were trapped overnight in frightful conditions. Synonyms terrible, shocking (informal), alarming, awful, appalling, horrible, grim, terrifying, dreadful, dread (literary), fearful (informal), traumatic, dire, horrendous, ghastly, hideous, harrowing, gruesome, unnerving, lurid, from hell (informal), grisly, macabre, petrifying, horrid, unspeakable, godawful (slang), hellacious (US, slang) Definition huge or enormous a marketing event of gargantuan proportions Synonyms huge, big, large, giant, massive, towering, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, prodigious, stupendous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition large in number or amount a great hall as long and high as a church Synonyms large, big, huge, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, gigantic, mammoth, bulky, colossal, prodigious, stupendous, voluminous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), GR8, supersize Definition excellent It's a great film; you must see it. Synonyms excellent, good, fine, wonderful, mean (slang), topping (British, slang), cracking (British, informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous (informal), marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), mega (slang), sovereign, awesome (slang), dope (slang), sick (slang), admirable, first-rate, def (informal), brill (informal), boffo (slang), bitchin', chillin' (US, slang), GR8, jim-dandy (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition huge or vast an immense cloud of smoke Synonyms huge, great, massive, vast, large, giant, enormous, extensive, tremendous, mega (slang), titanic, infinite, jumbo (informal), very big, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, interminable, stupendous, king-size, king-sized, immeasurable, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition marvellous Thanks, I had an incredible time. Synonyms amazing, great (informal), wonderful, brilliant, stunning (informal), extraordinary, overwhelming, ace (informal), astonishing, staggering, marvellous, sensational (informal), mega (slang), breathtaking, astounding, far-out (slang), eye-popping (informal), prodigious, awe-inspiring, superhuman, rad (informal), def (slang) Definition gigantic The mammoth undertaking was completed in 18 months. Synonyms colossal, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition excellent or splendid He certainly is a marvellous actor. Synonyms excellent, great, mean (slang), topping (British, slang, old-fashioned), wonderful, brilliant, bad (slang), cracking (British, informal), amazing, crucial (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, smashing (informal, old-fashioned), superb, spectacular, fantastic (informal), magnificent, astonishing, fabulous (informal), divine (informal), glorious, terrific (informal), splendid, sensational (informal), mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), breathtaking, phenomenal, astounding, singular, miraculous, colossal, super (informal), wicked (informal), def (slang), sick (slang), prodigious, wondrous (archaic, literary), brill (informal), stupendous, jaw-dropping, eye-popping, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), mRvLS, rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition excellent or skilful She plays a mean game of tennis. Synonyms excellent, great (informal), outstanding, superb, bad (informal), fine, masterly, wonderful, brilliant (British, informal), smashing (informal), tremendous (informal), ace (informal), magnificent, neat (US, informal), fabulous (informal), first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), formidable, sensational (informal), awesome (informal), sick (slang), skilful, A1 (informal), virtuoso, super (informal), wicked (informal), first-rate, bonzer (Australian, informal), badass (US, informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition huge They were erecting a monstrous edifice. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, great, towering, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, titanic, gigantic, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very large or immense This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), stupendous, inordinate, immeasurableDefinition clear and emphatic The occasion was a resounding success. Synonyms huge, striking, outstanding, tremendous, terrific, decisive, notable, monumental, conclusiveDefinition a brisk and profitable business The auction was promptly declared a roaring success. Synonyms huge, great, massive, enormous, fantastic (informal), tremendous, terrific, thoroughThe band launch their schmick new CD next week. Synonyms excellent, outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition extremely good Her voice is sensational. Synonyms excellent, brilliant, superb (old-fashioned), mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), cracking (British, informal), crucial (old-fashioned), impressive, smashing (old-fashioned), fabulous (informal), first class, marvellous, exceptional, mega (slang), sick (slang), sovereign, awesome (slang), def (slang), brill (informal), out of this world (informal), mind-blowing (informal), bodacious (slang, US), gee-whizz (old-fashioned), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (old-fashioned), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), funky Definition very large or impressive a stupendous amount of money Synonyms huge, vast, enormous, mega (slang), gigantic, colossalDefinition very good or very nice We had a super time. Synonyms excellent, wonderful, marvellous, mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), cracking (British, informal), crucial (old-fashioned), outstanding, smashing (old-fashioned), superb (old-fashioned), magnificent, glorious, terrific, sensational, mega (slang), sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), sick (slang), def (slang), top-notch (informal), brill (informal), incomparable, out of this world (informal), peerless (old-fashioned), matchless, boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition causing fear Thousands suffered terrible injuries in the disaster. Synonyms awful, shocking (informal), appalling, terrifying, horrible, dreadful, horrifying, dread (literary), dreaded, fearful (informal), horrendous, monstrous, harrowing, gruesome, horrid (informal), unspeakable, frightful, hellacious (US, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition very great or intense He did a terrific amount of fundraising. Synonyms great, huge, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, gigantic, colossal, prodigious, stupendous, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very good What a terrific idea! Synonyms excellent, great, wonderful, mean (slang), topping (British, old-fashioned), fine, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), amazing, outstanding, smashing (old-fashioned), superb (old-fashioned), fantastic, ace (informal), magnificent, fabulous, marvellous, sensational, sovereign (old-fashioned), awesome (slang), breathtaking, super (old-fashioned), brill (informal), sick (slang), stupendous, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (old-fashioned), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition resembling thunder in loudness The audience responded with thunderous applause. Synonyms loud, noisy, deafening, booming, roaring, resounding, tumultuous, ear-splitting Definition having or requiring colossal strength a titanic struggle between two visions of the future Synonyms gigantic, huge, giant, massive, towering, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, jumbo (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, herculean, elephantine, Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very tall towering cliffs of black granite Synonyms tall, high, great, soaring, elevated, gigantic, lofty, colossalDefinition unusually large in size, degree, or number farmers who own vast stretches of land Synonyms huge, massive, enormous, great, wide, sweeping, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), unlimited, gigantic, astronomical, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, never-ending, prodigious, limitless, boundless, voluminous, immeasurable, unbounded, elephantine, ginormous (informal), vasty (archaic), measureless, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition unusually large Planned spending amounts to a whopping $31.4 billion. Synonyms gigantic, great, big, large, huge, giant, massive, enormous, extraordinary, tremendous, monstrous, whacking (informal), mammoth, prodigious, elephantine, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition extremely fine I've always thought he was a wonderful actor. Synonyms excellent, mean (slang), great (informal), topping (British, slang), brilliant, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, smashing (informal), superb, fantastic (informal), tremendous, ace (informal), magnificent, fabulous (informal), marvellous, terrific (informal), sensational (informal), sovereign, awesome (slang), sick (slang), admirable, super (informal), brill (informal), stupendous, out of this world (informal), tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), jim-dandy (slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) |