Definitions
- Describing something that is very large or significant in size or amount. - Referring to an intense or extreme feeling or emotion. - Talking about an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment.
- Describing something that is very large in size, quantity, or degree. - Referring to an overwhelming or powerful feeling or emotion. - Talking about a significant or impressive achievement or accomplishment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is large or significant.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical size or quantity.
- 3Both can be used to describe emotional intensity or impact.
- 4Both can be used to describe impressive achievements or accomplishments.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Enormous implies a greater degree of size or significance than tremendous.
- 2Connotation: Tremendous has a more positive connotation, while enormous can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Tremendous can be used in a wider range of contexts than enormous, which is typically used to describe physical size or quantity.
Remember this!
Tremendous and enormous are synonyms that both describe something that is large or significant. However, enormous implies a greater degree of size or significance than tremendous. Additionally, tremendous has a more positive connotation and can be used in a wider range of contexts, while enormous is typically used to describe physical size or quantity.
