enormous — extremely large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's enormous bag could probably fit our entire family inside!
- The homework pile was so enormous, it cast a shadow over my desk.
- The company made enormous profits last year due to increased sales.
enormous
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈnɔːrməs/]
extremely large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
The hikers stood beside an enormous waterfall.
The pumpkin grew enormous, far beyond its normal size. (ENORMOUS → NORM + HUGE → Far beyond the normal size.)
The enormous castle amazed everyone with its marvelous beauty.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'enormis' meaning 'out of measure' or 'immoderate,' composed of the prefix 'e-' (out) and 'norma' (rule, measure). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe something exceeding normal bounds.
Breakdown
e- (out) + norm (rule/measure) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') = enormous (extremely large, exceeding normal measure)
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🔗Collocations
“She spent an enormous amount of time studying for the exam.”
“Students face enormous pressure during exam season.”
“The K-pop group achieved enormous success worldwide.”
“There's an enormous difference between the two products.”
“Climate change presents an enormous challenge for humanity.”
📝Examples
“My mom's enormous bag could probably fit our entire family inside!”
“The homework pile was so enormous, it cast a shadow over my desk.”
“The company made enormous profits last year due to increased sales.”
“Scientists discovered an enormous dinosaur fossil in the desert.”
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