Tremendous vs Astronomical - What's the difference?
tremendous | astronomical |
awe-inspiring; terrific.
Notable for its size, power, or excellence.
Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great
(not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.
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(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.
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As adjectives the difference between tremendous and astronomical
is that tremendous is awe-inspiring; terrific while astronomical is (not comparable) of or relating to astronomy.tremendous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Van Beethoven's ninth symphony is a tremendous piece of music.
- There was a tremendous outpouring of support.
Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* tremendouslyastronomical
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Finally, all men saw that astronomical knowledge lied not, and they awaited the comet.
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- At the moment he wondered why anyone would want to visit Khatka, let alone pay some astronomical sum for the privilege.
