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very; extremely; exceedingly; greatly; terribly
extreme; excessive; great many; large number of
splendid; impressive; tremendous; immense
exaggerated
先生はたいそう厳しい方だと聞いている。
I hear that the teacher is a very strict person.
彼女はその知らせをたいそう喜んでいた。
She was extremely pleased by that news.
たいそう手間のかかる料理を作ってくれた。
She made a dish that took a great deal of effort.