Where does “stupendous” come from?
Stupendous derives from Latin stupendus, meaning "to be stunned or amazed," which developed from the sense of being struck with astonishment.
stupendous (English): Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous; Of...
Definitions
- Astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous; Of...
Ancestry of “stupendous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | stupendus | stunning, amazing |
Words derived from “stupendous”