enormous
Americanadjective
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greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.; huge; immense.
an enormous fortune.
- Synonyms:
- stupendous, prodigious, mammoth, gigantic, colossal, vast
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outrageous or atrocious.
enormous wickedness; enormous crimes.
adjective
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unusually large in size, extent, or degree; immense; vast
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archaic extremely wicked; heinous
Related Words
See huge.
Other Word Forms
- enormously adverb
- enormousness noun
Etymology
Origin of enormous
Example Sentences
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It’s an enormous sum, which is why so many bankers are involved.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“But I am hopeful and I would guarantee we will find things in space that have enormous economic value.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
In an era of ever-growing smartphone sizes, the Galaxy Z TriFold shows how such an enormous device can be costly to make and difficult to mass produce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
In 2023, the president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, sparked enormous controversy when he celebrated the victory of the women's team in the World Cup final by kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
I ask, and she lets out an enormous sigh.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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