Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely impressive or awe-inspiring. - Referring to an event or achievement that is remarkable and extraordinary. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is beyond what is expected or anticipated.
- Describing something that is astonishing or surprising. - Referring to an event or experience that is impressive or remarkable. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is beyond what is ordinary or expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is impressive or remarkable.
- 2Both words can be used to express surprise or astonishment.
- 3Both words are positive in connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe events, experiences, or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Stupendous implies a higher level of impressiveness or extraordinariness than amazing.
- 2Scope: Stupendous is often used to describe large-scale events or achievements, while amazing can be used for smaller-scale experiences.
- 3Formality: Stupendous is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language than amazing.
- 4Emphasis: Stupendous emphasizes the magnitude or scale of something, while amazing emphasizes the surprise or unexpectedness of something.
- 5Usage: Stupendous is more commonly used in written language, while amazing is more commonly used in spoken language.
Remember this!
Stupendous and amazing are both positive adjectives used to describe something that is impressive or remarkable. However, stupendous implies a higher level of impressiveness or extraordinariness than amazing. Stupendous is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while amazing is more versatile and can be used in various contexts and levels of formality.
