Tremendous
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Extremely good, impressive.
极好的，令人印象深刻的。
Extremadamente bueno, impresionante.
非常に良い、印象的な。
대단히 좋은, 인상적인.
Strong compliment—originally meant causing trembling (awe).
强烈的赞美——原意为'令人颤抖的（敬畏）'。
Cumplido fuerte. Originalmente significaba causar temblor (asombro).
強い褒め言葉。もともとは「震えを引き起こす（畏敬の念）」という意味だった。
강한 칭찬으로, 원래는 경외감으로 몸이 떨린다는 뜻이었다.
Examples
- Tremendous effort! 了不起的努力！¡Esfuerzo tremendo!すごい努力！엄청난 노력!
- That's tremendous. 太了不起了。Eso es tremendo.それは素晴らしい。그거 정말 대단하다.
Pronunciation
/trɪˈmendəs/
Usage Guide
Context: achievement
Tone: impressed
✓ Do Say
- Tremendous!了不起！¡Tremendo!すごい！대단해!
✗ Don't Say
- Strong praise非常强烈的赞美Elogio fuerte非常に強い褒め言葉강한 칭찬
Common Mistakes
- Powerful compliment
Origin & History
From Latin 'tremendus' (causing trembling). Strong praise.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
TremendousAbsolutely tremendous
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