tremendous
Translation
tremendous, enormous, excellent
Examples
He has a tremendous amount of energy.
He has a tremendous amount of energy.
She is a tremendous singer.
She is a tremendous singer.
Grammar Patterns
tremendous ((noun)) very large or great (noun) He has a tremendous amount of work to do.
a tremendous ((noun)) an excellent (noun) She gave a tremendous performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: huge, enormous, fantastic, wonderful; Antonyms: tiny, small, terrible
Etymology
From Latin 'tremendus', meaning 'to be trembled at', from 'tremere' (to tremble). Originally meant 'dreadful'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so big or good it makes you 'tremble' – that's 'tremendous'.