Enormous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /i-ˈnȯr-məs/ enor·mous

Meaning & Definition of Enormous

Enormous (adjective)

  1. marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree; especially, exceeding usual bounds or accepted notions
  2. exceedingly wicked, shocking
  3. abnormal, inordinate

Enormous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "that pumpkin is so enormous that it has to be a record holder"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enormous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enormous:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enormous

Words with the opposite meaning of Enormous:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Enormous

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Enormous

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Enormous

Derived words: enormousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enormous

Latin enormis, from e, ex out of + norma rule

First known use: 1531

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Enormous

Frequently Asked Questions about Enormous

What does "Enormous" mean?

"Enormous" means marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree; especially, exceeding usual bounds or accepted notions. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree; especially, exceeding usual bounds or accepted notions.

What is another word for "Enormous"?

Other words for "Enormous" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and galactic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enormous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enormous"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enormous". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, galactic, gargantuan and giant.

What is the opposite of "Enormous"?

Antonyms of "Enormous" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Enormous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enormous" in a sentence: "that pumpkin is so enormous that it has to be a record holder".

Is "Enormous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enormous" is an adjective.

Is "Enormous" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Enormous"?

"Enormous" is pronounced /i-ˈnȯr-məs/ and divided into syllables as enor·mous.