Tremendous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /tri-ˈmen-dəs/ tre·men·dous

Meaning & Definition of Tremendous

Tremendous (adjective)

  1. notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence —often used as a generalized term of approval
  2. unusually large, huge
  3. being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror

Tremendous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "that's a tremendous amount of work for one person"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tremendous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tremendous:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tremendous

Words with the opposite meaning of Tremendous:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Tremendous

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Tremendous

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Tremendous

Derived words: tremendousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tremendous

Latin tremendus, from gerundive of tremere

First known use: 1632

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tremendous

Frequently Asked Questions about Tremendous

What does "Tremendous" mean?

"Tremendous" means notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence —often used as a generalized term of approval. As an adjective, it is defined as: notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence —often used as a generalized term of approval.

What is another word for "Tremendous"?

Other words for "Tremendous" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and enormous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tremendous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tremendous"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tremendous". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.

What is the opposite of "Tremendous"?

Antonyms of "Tremendous" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Tremendous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tremendous" in a sentence: "that's a tremendous amount of work for one person".

Is "Tremendous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tremendous" is an adjective.

Is "Tremendous" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Tremendous" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Tremendous"?

"Tremendous" is pronounced /tri-ˈmen-dəs/ and divided into syllables as tre·men·dous.