Tremendous

/trəˈmɛn.dəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
She has made a tremendous effort to improve her grades this semester.
extremely good or impressive.
The concert was a tremendous success, with the audience cheering for an encore.
causing great fear or dread; terrifying.
The tremendous roar of the lion echoed through the jungle.

Etymology

From Latin 'tremendus', meaning 'to be feared'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tremendous success
A very great degree of success.
tremendous pressure
A high level of stress or demand.
tremendous effort
A significant amount of work or energy applied.

Related Words

tremor
A shaking or quivering movement.
tremble
To shake involuntarily.
tremendousness
The quality of being immense or remarkable.

Slang Meanings

Awesome or excellent.
That concert was tremendous!
Very intense or extreme.
I had a tremendous time at the party.