enormousness
Americannoun
Commonly Confused
See enormity.
Etymology
Origin of enormousness
Example Sentences
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In what was perhaps a reflection of the enormousness of the aid package and the speed at which it was assembled, Democratic and Republican appropriators differed in their calculations of the final price tag.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2022
He added a level of, well, enormousness, and just-let-me-handle-this charisma.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2021
Yet his enormousness did not diminish his ability to move with a ballet dancer’s grace.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2020
“In the process, he made L.A.’s enormousness and diversity feel accessible and became one of the city’s most insightful cultural commentators.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2019
Don’t confuse this with enormousness, because enormity isn’t a measure of size alone.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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