Word
tremendously
Phoneticstremen·dous·ly
US/tɹəˈmɛndəsɫi/
UK/tɹəmˈɛndəsli/
Adverb of degree
Definition
adv. to a very great degree or amount. You use it to emphasize how much you like something or how much something has changed.
adv. to a very great extent or degree; extremely. Often used to modify verbs of appreciation or adjectives describing scale.
Examples
“The new software helped the team tremendously.”
“The local economy has improved tremendously since the new manufacturing plant opened last year.”
“While the initial results were modest, the researchers found that the subjects' cognitive performance improved tremendously after they adopted a more consistent sleep schedule.”
Examples
simple
“The new software helped the team tremendously.”
contextual
“The local economy has improved tremendously since the new manufacturing plant opened last year.”
complex
“While the initial results were modest, the researchers found that the subjects' cognitive performance improved tremendously after they adopted a more consistent sleep schedule.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or before an adjective.
Real-World Examples
“In Mozart’s Symphony No 35 “Haffner”, K385, the ASMF were back on repertorial home turf, their playing neat, fleet-footed and tremendously classy.” “Elson also stated the woman is a friend of Meg White, adding she is someone “who we also love tremendously”.” Etymology
From tremendous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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