tremendously
UK: /trəˈmɛndəsli/ | US: /trəˈmɛndəsli/
adv. to an extremely great degree; enormously
adv. in a way that inspires awe or fear (archaic)
tremendously = tremendous<inspiring awe/fear> + ly<adverb suffix>
- tremendous: From Latin tremendus (gerundive of tremere "to tremble"), meaning "to be trembled at" → evolved to imply "awe-inspiring" or "vast."
- ly: Old English adverbial suffix denoting manner or degree.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin tremere (to tremble), reflecting its original sense of something so vast or powerful it evokes trembling. By the 17th century, "tremendous" shifted from "terrifying" to "extraordinary in size/degree," and the adverbial form "tremendously" emerged to intensify actions or qualities.
The team worked tremendously hard to meet the deadline.
The waterfall was tremendously loud, echoing through the valley.
She improved tremendously after practicing daily.
The project’s success depended tremendously on collaboration.
His speech was tremendously inspiring to the audience.