enormous
/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/
🇺🇸 US
/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Exceedingly wicked; atrocious or outrageous.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “enormous” when they mean: deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “enormous” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “enormous” in professional communication.”
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