stupendous

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely great or impressive; amazing.

  - "The view from the top of the mountain was stupendous."
  - "His stupendous talent as a painter left everyone in awe."

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Synonyms

colossal , enormous , huge , marvelous , prodigious , terrific , tremendous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stupendous
tremendous , preposterous , luminous

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Variants

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stupendous , stupendously , stupendousness , stupendousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'stupendus' meaning wonderful or marvelous.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stupendous' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The word 'stupendous' comes from the Latin word 'stupere', which means to be struck dumb or speechless.

3. The term 'stupendous' is often used to describe natural phenomena such as mountains, oceans, and space.

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Related Concepts

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1. Awesome: A term that is synonymous with stupendous, meaning extremely impressive or awe-inspiring.

2. Marvelous: Another term that is related to stupendous, meaning causing wonder or amazement.

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Culture

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The term 'stupendous' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe scenes, characters, or emotions that evoke a sense of awe and wonder. For instance, H.G. Wells used it in his novel 'The War of the Worlds' to describe the Martians' invasion of Earth.

How to Memorize "stupendous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene that is so breathtakingly beautiful or impressive that it leaves you speechless. This is what the word 'stupendous' means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stupendous' with the feeling of awe and wonder that you get when you witness something truly amazing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Stupendously Terrific' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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