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October 17, 2017 Word of the Day

stupendous /stʊˈpɛndəs/ Brit /stjʊˈpɛndəs/ adjective
stupendous
/stʊˈpɛndəs/ Brit /stjʊˈpɛndəs/
adjective
A stupendous fireworks display
A stupendous fireworks display
Definition of STUPENDOUS

[more stupendous; most stupendous]

: so large or great that it amazes you

  • a stupendous [=magnificent] fireworks display

  • a person with stupendous wealth

— stupendously adverb

  • a stupendously wealthy person

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