tremendously

adverb

tri-ˈmen-dəs-lē How to pronounce tremendously (audio)
Definition of tremendouslynext
as in greatly
to a large extent or degree I'm tremendously upset I didn't get into that university

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Recent Examples of tremendously According to a 2026 study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology, calls to US poison control centers involving semaglutide increased tremendously after the drug was FDA-approved for weight loss in 2021. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 The luxury cruising landscape—or seascape, rather—has grown tremendously over the past few years. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 To go from World Cup stardom back to a league that very few Americans watch, and to a club that averages less than 10,000 fans per game, and to a season in the UEFA Conference League, will be tremendously disappointing. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 With washing, styling, and everyday sun exposure, your hair color can fade tremendously. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendously
  1. greatly
  2. highly
  3. considerably
  4. much
  5. significantly
  6. utterly
Adverb
  • There were several lessons that Chris Johnson learned that would greatly benefit him during the next two games.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Friday’s really soft jobs report greatly reduced market expectations for an October Fed rate hike, which should help.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • The glitzy brand, which started with its Singapore flagship in 1887, is known for its meticulous opulence and highly personalized service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lilly may face more questions from investors and the medical community about how well patients tolerate and stay on the highly effective combination therapy.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • The live-action shoot for the virtual world took only five days, which sped up production considerably.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The buzz at Bergamot Station has cooled considerably in recent years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • These countries will face the costs of aging at much lower income levels than the advanced economies that aged before them, the report says, noting that in Europe, the same shift took several decades.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The models have become much more capable; the pace of improvement from model to model is faster; and the stakes are much higher.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of much
Adverb
  • The modifications made to the vehicle result in an interior that feels significantly roomier and now has actual cargo room, even if its rear row of seats is still cramped.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Its successor, the U6SF Pro, builds on that foundation with significantly higher brightness and even lower input lag for faster, smoother gaming.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of significantly
Adverb
  • Charles — my heart hurts for Charles, dead on his farm, wealthy at the time of his passing, and with utterly no one to share it with except a brother who for ten years never wrote him a letter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Yet these anachronisms seem to make perfect sense, making these 500-year-old poems read like swift, contemporary lyrics, timeless yet utterly urgent.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of utterly

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“Tremendously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendously. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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