stupendous
Stupendous (adj) means Astonishingly large, impressive, or great. Example: “The company posted a stupendous rise in profits this year.”
How to use stupendous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo big or impressive it's almost hard to believe.
Word forms
more stupendous comparative, most stupendous superlative
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Etymology
First recorded in English in 1547, from Late Latin stupendus ("amazing"), from the verb stupeo, "I am stunned" — the same root that gives us stupor and stupid.
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What does “stupendous” mean?
The word “stupendous” means astonishingly large, impressive, or great. In plain terms, so big or impressive it's almost hard to believe.
How do you pronounce “stupendous”?
“Stupendous” is pronounced styoo-PEHN-duhs (/stuˈpɛndəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “stupendous” in a sentence?
Here is “stupendous” used in a sentence: “The company posted a stupendous rise in profits this year.”
What is another word for “stupendous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stupendous” include colossal, enormous, huge, marvelous, prodigious and terrific.
What is the opposite of “stupendous”?
The opposite of “stupendous” — its antonyms — is stupid.
What part of speech is “stupendous”?
“Stupendous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stupendous” come from?
The word “stupendous” dates back to around 1547 and comes from Late Latin. First recorded in English in 1547, from Late Latin stupendus ("amazing"), from the verb stupeo, "I am stunned" — the same root that gives us stupor and stupid.