What does stupendous mean?
Stupendous means Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous..
Stupendous
/stuˈpɛndəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous..
Definitions by Sense
- Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous.
- Of stunning excellence or degree; marvelous.
Example Sentences
One cannot appreciate how stupendous the Matterhorn is without seeing it.
The entrance to Fonthill—that truly cloud-capt palace, so fantastic and so transitory—was by two stupendous doors, which seemed to defy the strength of giants.
Over the broadest there seemed to spring a cragged and stupendous arch, from which, as from the jaws of hell, gushed the sources of the sudden Phlegethon.
The renovator created a stupendous new look for our house.
Synonyms for stupendous
Antonyms for stupendous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more stupendous
- most stupendous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stupendous?
Common synonyms include colossal, enormous, huge, marvelous.
What is the opposite of stupendous?
Possible antonyms include stupid.
How do you use stupendous in a sentence?
One cannot appreciate how stupendous the Matterhorn is without seeing it.
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