Exceeding usual bounds or accepted notions Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words How to use enormous in a sentence.
Greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.
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Definition of enormous adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Enormous suggests a marked excess beyond the norm in size, amount, or degree Immense refers to boundless or immeasurable size or extent
Something that is enormous is extremely large in size or amount The main bedroom is enormous There is, of course, an enormous amount to see. Wordreference random house unabridged dictionary of american english © 2025 e•nor•mous (i nôr′ məs), adj
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Some common synonyms of enormous are colossal, gigantic, huge, immense, mammoth, and vast. This living room is enormous They spent an enormous amount of money on the project. Extremely large in size or amount