Word
tremendous
Phoneticstremen·dous
US/tɹəˈmɛndəs/
UK/tɹəmˈɛndəs/
Definitions
01very large or great
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. extremely large in amount, size, or degree.
adj. denoting an immense scale or degree of something. Often used to emphasize the magnitude of an effort, amount, or physical size.
Español:tremendo
“The project was a success, but it required a tremendous amount of work from everyone.”
“The sudden shift in global trade routes has placed a tremendous strain on the local infrastructure, necessitating immediate government intervention.”
Antonyms
02excellent or impressive
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. very good or impressive.
adj. notable for excellence or power; used as an emphatic synonym for 'excellent' or 'wonderful'.
“You did a tremendous job on the presentation today.”
“The soloist gave a tremendous performance, earning a standing ovation from the normally reserved audience.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “tremendous” in context.
Adjective
01. tremendous challenge
“Adapting to the new regulations presented a tremendous challenge for the small business.”
adj + noun
02. tremendous amount
Real-World Examples
“That said, thank you to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me.” “The impact was tremendous as they won their next 13 games in a row.” Etymology
Adapted borrowing of Latin tremendus (“fearful, terrible”, gerundive of tremō (“to tremble”)) + -ous. Doublet of tremend.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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