Something that is stupendous is surprisingly impressive or large.
He was a man of stupendous stamina and energy.
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
...a stupendous amount of money.
Synonyms: wonderful, brilliant, amazing, stunning [informal] More Synonyms of stupendous
stupendouslyadverb
He is a stupendously swift writer.
More Synonyms of stupendous
stupendous in British English
(stjuːˈpɛndəs)
adjective
astounding, wonderful, huge, etc
Derived forms
stupendously (stuˈpendously)
adverb
stupendousness (stuˈpendousness)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Latin stupēre to be amazed
stupendous in American English
(stuˈpɛndəs; stjuˈpɛndəs)
adjective
1.
astonishing; overwhelming
a stupendous development
2.
astonishingly great or large
a stupendous success
Derived forms
stupendously (stuˈpendously)
adverb
Word origin
L stupendus, ger. of stupere, to be stunned: see stupid
Examples of 'stupendous' in a sentence
stupendous
The master bedroom has an en suite and a window seat with stupendous views.
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The trouble is that bankers lend the stupendous amounts of money involved only in return for a very low risk.
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It's a resonant place with a most stupendous view.
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An inspired partnership, a stupendous performance.
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This is a stupendous performance.
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It looks stupendous served from a large, shallow bowl with a generous garnish of chopped parsley and lightly cooked green beans.
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The recent history of butterflies in this country has been of overall and sometimes catastrophic decline, alongside local and quite stupendous success.
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Its hilltop position gives stupendous views to the dramatic skyline of the National Park.
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The Manhattan Project represented the most stupendous scientific effort in history.
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The Italian was quite stupendous.
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It's a pretty salad that tastes as stupendous as it looks; perfect summer fork food.
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A short climb through the castle brings me to the other side of these windows - and stupendous views over the surroundingmountains.
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1 (adjective)
Definition
very large or impressive
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
Synonyms
wonderful
I've always thought he was a wonderful actor.
brilliant
My sister's given me a brilliant book.
amazing
It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting.
stunning (informal)
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
overwhelming
fantastic (informal)
I have a fantastic social life.
tremendous (informal)
I thought it was absolutely tremendous.
fabulous (informal)
The scenery and weather were fabulous.
surprising
A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich each day.
staggering
marvellous
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
sensational (informal)
Her voice is sensational.
breathtaking
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
phenomenal
a phenomenal performance
astounding
The results are quite astounding.
prodigious
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
wondrous (archaic, literary)
a wondrous vast land of lakes and forests
mind-boggling (informal)
out of this world (informal)
The food in this place is simply out of this world.
mind-blowing (informal)
jaw-dropping
surpassing belief
Opposites
average
,
ordinary
,
mediocre
,
unremarkable
,
unimpressive
,
modest
,
petty
,
unsurprising
,
unexciting
,
no great shakes (informal)
2 (adjective)
Definition
very large or impressive
a stupendous amount of money
Synonyms
huge
Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas.
vast
farmers who own vast stretches of land
enormous
an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun
mega (slang)
gigantic
The road is bordered by gigantic rocks.
colossal
A colossal statue stands in the square.
The task they face is colossal.
Opposites
tiny
,
diminutive
,
puny
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amazing
It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting.
Synonyms
astonishing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
stunning,
impressive,
overwhelming,
staggering,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
eye-popping (informal),
breathtaking,
astounding,
eye-opening,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
mind-boggling,
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang),
startling
in the sense of astounding
The results are quite astounding.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
impressive,
astonishing,
staggering,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
stunning,
breathtaking,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of breathtaking
Definition
causing awe or excitement
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
exciting,
brilliant,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
thrilling,
overwhelming,
magnificent,
astonishing,
sensational,
eye-popping (informal),
awesome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
awe-inspiring,
jaw-dropping,
heart-stirring
Nearby words of
stupendous
stunted
stupefaction
stupefy
stupendous
stupid
stupidity
stupor
Synonyms of 'stupendous'
stupendous
Explore 'stupendous' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brilliant
Definition
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)
in the sense of colossal
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
in the sense of enormous
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
in the sense of fabulous
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)
in the sense of fantastic
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)
in the sense of gigantic
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
in the sense of marvellous
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)
in the sense of out of this world
The food in this place is simply out of this world.
Synonyms
wonderful,
great (informal),
excellent,
superb,
fantastic (informal),
incredible,
fabulous (informal),
marvellous,
unbelievable,
awesome (slang),
sick (slang),
indescribable,
bodacious (slang, US),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of phenomenal
Definition
extraordinary or outstanding
a phenomenal performance
Synonyms
extraordinary,
outstanding,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
unique,
unusual,
marvellous,
exceptional,
notable,
sensational (informal),
uncommon,
singular,
miraculous,
stellar (informal),
prodigious,
unparalleled,
wondrous (archaic, literary)
in the sense of prodigious
Definition
wonderful or amazing
He impressed everyone with his prodigious memory.
Synonyms
wonderful,
striking,
amazing,
unusual,
dramatic,
impressive,
extraordinary,
remarkable,
fantastic (informal),
fabulous,
staggering,
marvellous,
startling,
exceptional,
abnormal,
phenomenal,
astounding,
miraculous,
stupendous,
flabbergasting (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sensational
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
in the sense of stunning
Definition
very attractive or impressive
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
Synonyms
wonderful,
beautiful,
impressive,
great (informal),
striking,
brilliant,
dramatic,
lovely,
remarkable,
smashing (old-fashioned),
heavenly,
devastating (informal),
spectacular,
marvellous,
splendid,
gorgeous,
dazzling,
sensational,
drop-dead (slang),
ravishing,
out of this world (informal),
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
gee-whizz (old-fashioned)
in the sense of superb
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned),
excellent,
magnificent,
topping (British, old-fashioned),
fine,
choice,
grand,
superior,
divine (informal),
marvellous,
gorgeous,
mega (slang),
sick (slang),
awesome (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
breathtaking,
first-rate,
superlative (formal),
unrivalled,
brill (informal),
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
splendiferous (facetious),
of the first water (rare),
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)
in the sense of surprising
A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich each day.