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.