tremendously

adverb

tre·​men·​dous·​ly tri-ˈmen-dəs-lē How to pronounce tremendously (audio)
Synonyms of tremendouslynext
: to a great or tremendous extent : extremely
a tremendously important decision
a tremendously impressive performance
It was tremendously depressing for me to work there, and it happened that I was not enjoying going to work, so I requested a transfer.Sydney Lewis
In between is the real movie: the kinetic beauty of parkour, captured in tremendously enjoyable high-speed sequences that, once again, draw energy from the photogenic beauty of everyday New York City landscapes.Lisa Schwarzbaum

Examples of tremendously in a Sentence

I'm tremendously upset I didn't get into that university
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Slimane, a formidable figure in fashion who had a tremendously successful run at Saint Laurent, was still in his role at the time, and yet the executive made Vaccarello an enticing offer. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 By not signing Rosenqvist to a contract extension before the 110th Indianapolis 500 last month, Rosenqvist’s value rose tremendously in a short period of time and will presumably lure him back to Arrow McLaren. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 At work, practical changes can help tremendously, especially if your schedule has felt overwhelming and chaotic. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 This strategy matters tremendously for profitability and audience reach. Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendously

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tremendously was in 1669

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“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tremendously. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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