IMMENSE


Meaning of IMMENSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈmen(t)s ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.