tremendously
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Definition
Adverb: 1. To an extremely great degree or extent; enormously: Used to emphasize the intensity, size, or degree of something. - Example: The project was tremendously successful. 2. In a way that causes awe or astonishment due to its scale or power. - Example: The waterfall roared tremendously.
Usage Examples
- Modifying an adjective:
- She is a tremendously talented musician.
- We are tremendously grateful for your help.
- Modifying a verb:
- The company's profits have grown tremendously this year.
- He worked tremendously hard to achieve his goal.
Advanced Usage
- "tremendously + [adjective/adverb]": This is the most common construction, used for strong emphasis.
- The situation has improved tremendously quickly.
- Used for hyperbolic or figurative emphasis in informal contexts:
- I'm tremendously bored. Can we do something else?
Variants and Related Words
- Tremendous (adjective): Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
- They faced a tremendous challenge.
- Enormously (adverb): A very close synonym, often interchangeable.
- He is enormously popular.
Synonyms
- Extremely
- Immensely
- Hugely
- Exceptionally
- Incredibly
Antonyms
- Slightly
- Moderately
- Minimally
Notes on Usage
- Tremendously is often used in positive contexts but can also describe negative things with great intensity (e.g., ).
- It is more emphatic than "very" and is common in both spoken and written English.
- Avoid overusing it, as it can diminish its emphatic power.
Adverb
- extremely
- he was enormously popular