ものすごい
also: ものすっごい · ものすんごい
も
の
す
ご
い
ものすごい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ものすごい | ものすごくない |
| Polite | ものすごいです | ものすごくないですalso ものすごくありません |
| Past polite | ものすごかったです | ものすごくなかったですalso ものすごくありませんでした |
| Past | ものすごかった | ものすごくなかった |
| Te-form | ものすごくて | ものすごくなくて |
| Adverbial | ものすごく | |
| Conditional | ものすごければ | ものすごくなければ |
| Tara conditional | ものすごかったら | ものすごくなかったら |
Meanings
1
terrific; tremendous; incredible
usually written using kana alone
Expresses an extreme degree of something, often with a positive or neutral connotation. Can describe size, intensity, or quality.
It's running at a tremendous speed.
He has incredible talent.
2
usually written using kana alone
Expresses an extreme degree of something negative, frightening, or unpleasant. Often used for shocking or gruesome situations.
I saw the scene of a terrible accident.
I was glared at with a frightening expression.
Usage patterns
- ものすごい〈数〉a tremendous number/amount of ~
A tremendous number of people gathered at the venue.
- ものすごく〈形容詞〉extremely ~ (used adverbially before an adjective)
Today was incredibly busy.
- ものすごい〈事〉になるfor a terrible/incredible situation to happen
The typhoon caused an incredible/terrible mess.