ENORMITY


Meaning of ENORMITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnɔ:(r)mɪti ]

( enormities)

1.

If you refer to the enormity of something that you consider to be a problem or difficulty, you are referring to its very great size, extent, or seriousness.

I was numbed by the enormity of the responsibility...

N-UNCOUNT : usu the N of n

2.

If you refer to the enormity of an event, you are emphasizing that it is terrible and frightening.

It makes no sense to belittle the enormity of the disaster which has occurred.

N-UNCOUNT : usu N of n [ emphasis ]

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