tremendous

"Tremendous" is a powerful adjective with a couple of closely related meanings. At its core, it expresses something very large, very strong, or very impressive — and it is used all the time in everyday English.

1adjectivevery large or great in size, amount, or degree

When something is so big, so strong, or so much that it really stands out, you can call it tremendous. Think of it as a stronger, more expressive way of saying 'very big' or 'enormous'. It adds real weight and emphasis to what you are describing.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The earthquake caused a tremendous amount of damage to the city.

She felt a tremendous pressure to succeed in her final exams.

There was a tremendous crowd at the stadium — thousands and thousands of people.

2adjectivefigurativeextremely good or impressive

You can also use 'tremendous' to say that something is really excellent or impressive — not just big, but outstanding. When someone does something that amazes you, this is the word that captures that feeling of being genuinely impressed.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

The team did a tremendous job under very difficult conditions.

That was a tremendous performance — the audience gave a standing ovation.

She has made tremendous progress in her English over the past year.