tremendously

adverb

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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The return of rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas helped tremendously. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 That research has mattered tremendously, helping lower barriers to care and dramatically reform the delivery of health care and other services to address substance use. — J. Travis Donahoe, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 There’s a world in which these things can benefit humanity tremendously. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Rather than a nuisance, Standridge describes the green crab as tremendously flavorful, producing a beautiful stock that can be used across dishes. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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