transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈnȯr-məs, ē- ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin enormis, from e, ex out of + norma rule
Date: 1531
1.
a. archaic : abnormal , inordinate
b. : exceedingly wicked : shocking
an enormous sin
2. : marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree ; especially : exceeding usual bounds or accepted notions
• enor·mous·ly adverb
• enor·mous·ness noun
Synonyms:
enormous , immense , huge , vast , gigantic , colossal , mammoth mean exceedingly large. enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness
an enormous expense
an immense shopping mall
huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount
incurred a huge debt
vast usually suggests immensity of extent
the vast Russian steppes
gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind
a gigantic sports stadium
colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions
a colossal statue of Lincoln
mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk
a mammoth boulder