I. -məs adjective
Etymology: Latin enormis (from e out of, out + norma rule) + English -ous — more at e- , normal
1. archaic
a. : exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure : out of due proportion : inordinate
wallowing unwieldy, enormous in their gait — John Milton
b. : breaking set norms of conduct : exceedingly wicked, monstrous, shocking : extreme in some bad quality or way
these easy terms on which absolution is obtained certainly encourage the repetition of the most enormous crimes — Tobias Smollett
2. : marked by extraordinarily great size, amount, number, degree, scope, intensity, or significance : exceeding or transcending usual bounds or commonly accepted notions
the enormous size of the Pacific ocean — F.D.Roosevelt
enormous panoramic views of mountain ranges — American Guide Series: California
the big industries with their vast over-capitalization and their enormous overhead — Lewis Mumford
Synonyms: see huge
II. adverb
: extremely , very