TREMENDOUS Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'tremendous' different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tremendous are monstrous , prodigious , and stupendous . While all these words mean "extremely impressive," tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe. // the tremendous roar of the cataract

Q: When might 'monstrous' be a better fit than 'tremendous'?

In some situations, the words monstrous and tremendous are roughly equivalent. However, monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness. // the monstrous waste of the project

Q: When is it sensible to use 'prodigious' instead of 'tremendous'?

The synonyms prodigious and tremendous are sometimes interchangeable, but prodigious suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usually in something felt as going far beyond a previous maximum (as of goodness, greatness, intensity, or size). // made a prodigious effort and rolled the stone aside

Q: When is 'stupendous' a more appropriate choice than 'tremendous'?

Although the words stupendous and tremendous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description. // a stupendous volcanic eruption

tremendous

adjective

tri-ˈmen-dəs

Definition of tremendous

as in huge

unusually large that's a tremendous amount of work for one person

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How is the word tremendous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tremendous are monstrous, prodigious, and stupendous. While all these words mean "extremely impressive," tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe.

the tremendous roar of the cataract

When might monstrous be a better fit than tremendous?

In some situations, the words monstrous and tremendous are roughly equivalent. However, monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness.

the monstrous waste of the project

When is it sensible to use prodigious instead of tremendous?

The synonyms prodigious and tremendous are sometimes interchangeable, but prodigious suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usually in something felt as going far beyond a previous maximum (as of goodness, greatness, intensity, or size).

made a prodigious effort and rolled the stone aside

When is stupendous a more appropriate choice than tremendous?

Although the words stupendous and tremendous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description.

a stupendous volcanic eruption

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Recent Examples of tremendous It was seen as a tremendous breach of protocol by the Department of Justice. — John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026 Did this familiarity with struggles of good versus evil and never-ending fights against tremendous odds help Texas Democrats win every statewide office? — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026 That was, in its own way, a tremendous experience as a performer, especially working in film. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 Behind every one of those numbers is a person with unique talents, aspirations, and tremendous potential. — Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendous

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Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Alaska could be transformed into a major data center hub following a new assessment of natural gas resources in the region which appear big enough to power huge advanced computing and AI sites.

— Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of huge

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And that’s where the technology’s enormous energy density of 3,505 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) figure comes from.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Everything felt generous, from the space surrounding the enormous bed to the walk-in wardrobe and the standalone bathtub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of enormous

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— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Team registrations for the skijoring community competition during the Lake Tahoe championship weekend are still open with a vast majority of slots still available.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of vast

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The gigantic sculptures, though sedentary, have been on tour.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment also got it right with Star Wars Outlaws, but that ambitious open-world title — hardly a fresh pitch nowadays — also faced high sales expectations due to an inevitably gigantic production budget.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gigantic

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The Giants reportedly even checked in about Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson, the NFL’s leading rusher who signed a massive extension in the offseason.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
Homeowners in Keller's Marshall Ridge neighborhood had opposed the project, saying they were blindsided by plans to build the massive data center just a few hundred feet from their properties.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of massive

Adjective

Sources told Variety at the time that the initial cut ran nearly 150 minutes but showed immense promise, and that a tighter second version shown in the weeks prior appeared to have hit the sweet spot.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Registering with the agency is also expected to ensure immense tax benefits.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of immense

Adjective

By sunset, everyone gathers on the beach to watch the last kiters streak across the water as what looks like a giant ball of fire slips into the ocean.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
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— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of giant

Adjective

As far as settings for monster movies go, that decimated landscape would seem an odd choice—the very raison d’être of such films is to show a colossal creature laying waste to a city.

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
The northern lights could put on an impressive display this weekend as a colossal coronal hole on the sun fires a stream of high-speed solar wind toward Earth.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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