adj.
Pronunciation: i- ' men(t)s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin immensus immeasurable, from in- + mensus, past participle of metiri to measure ― more at MEASURE
Date: 15th century
1 : marked by greatness especially in size or degree especially : transcending ordinary means of measurement <the immense and boundless universe>
2 : supremely good : EXCELLENT
synonyms see ENORMOUS
– im · mense · ly adverb
– im · mense · ness noun