tremendous
adjective
tre·men·dous
tri-ˈmen-dəs 
1
a
: notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence
tremendous problems
a writer of tremendous talent
—often used as a generalized term of approvalhad a tremendous time
b
: unusually large : huge
a tremendous number of people
2
: being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror
tremendousness
noun
Examples of tremendous in a Sentence
He has a tremendous amount of energy.
The engine's power is tremendous.
She is a writer of tremendous talent.
We had a tremendous time.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
That's because judicial independence – and protecting the balance of power – give judges a tremendous amount of sway over their own workplace rules.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
This plant-forward mocktail offers a tremendous burst of flavor with plenty of mint and lime.
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“Tremendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tremendous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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tremendous
adjective
tre·men·dous
tri-ˈmen-dəs
1
: causing dread, awe, or terror : dreadful
2
: astonishing because of great size, excellence, or power
tremendous problems
a writer of tremendous talent
tremendously
adverb
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