immense — extremely large in size, extent, or intensity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large in size, extent, or intensity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɛns/
Example Sentences
- The homework pile on my desk is immense - I think it's actually growing while I sleep!
- She felt immense pride when her son graduated from university.
- The immense pizza was so big that it required a team of four people to carry it.
immense
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmɛns/]
extremely large in size, extent, or intensity
The immense mountain towered above the valley.
The immense ship looked like a floating city. (IN + MASS = IMMENSE → something with enormous mass or size)
An immense challenge demands intense effort.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immensus', meaning 'unmeasured' or 'boundless', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'mensus' (measured), derived from 'metiri' meaning 'to measure'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + mense (measure) + -us (Latin adjective ending) = immense
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The homework pile on my desk is immense - I think it's actually growing while I sleep!”
“She felt immense pride when her son graduated from university.”
“The immense pizza was so big that it required a team of four people to carry it.”
“The project requires an immense amount of time and resources.”
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