adjective
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unusually large; huge; vast
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without limits; immeasurable
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informal very good; excellent
Related Words
See huge.
Other Word Forms
- immensely adverb
- immenseness noun
Etymology
Origin of immense
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin immēnsus “huge, boundless, immeasurable,” equivalent to im- “un-” + mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī “to measure”; im- 2
Example Sentences
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His immense popularity lined the pockets of nearly everyone associated with the PGA Tour.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
For those seeking schadenfreude, look no further than the immense coach doors, opening to the front and hinged at the rear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The Sun delivers an immense amount of energy to Earth every moment, yet modern solar cells capture only a small share of it.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
"The days when a college degree guaranteed a good job are gone, and graduates now face immense employment pressure," says Xiang Biao, director of Germany-based Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Under immense pressure, Powers managed to keep steady, gauging his answers carefully and burying his most important secrets deep inside.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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