Stupendous

usgb/stuːˈpendəs/
adjective

Extremely big or exceptionally impressive.

The Eiffel Tower is a stupendous piece of architecture.
Visual representation of "stupendous" - Extremely big or exceptionally impressive.

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  • stupendous effort
  • stupendous achievement
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Positive Emphasis

Use 'stupendous' to express strong positive praise for something impressive or amazing.

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She received a stupendous ovation for her performance.
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Scale and Impact

'Stupendous' often indicates something of a grand scale or impact that amazes people.

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The fireworks show was absolutely stupendous.
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Not Understated

'Stupendous' is not for describing something ordinary; it's for things that are extraordinary.

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The discovery of the ancient city was stupendous.
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