enormity — the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɔːrməti/
Example Sentences
- The students didn't realize the enormity of cheating until they got expelled.
- The enormity of eating my roommate's pizza hit me when I saw him crying.
- The enormity of the financial scandal destroyed the company's reputation.
enormity
NOUN[/ɪˈnɔːrməti/]
the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
Standing at the flooded village, she finally grasped the enormity of the disaster.
The enormity of authority crushes the minority
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'enormis' meaning 'monstrous' or 'huge', combining 'e-' (out of) and 'norma' (rule or pattern), with the suffix '-ity' added to form an abstract noun.
Breakdown
e- (out of) + norm (rule) + -ous (full of) + -ity (noun suffix) = enormity
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students didn't realize the enormity of cheating until they got expelled.”
“The enormity of eating my roommate's pizza hit me when I saw him crying.”
“The enormity of the financial scandal destroyed the company's reputation.”
“She couldn't comprehend the enormity of the natural disaster's impact.”
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