Immense — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Immense
Immense (adjective)
- marked by greatness especially in size, amount, or degree; especially, transcending ordinary means of measurement
- supremely good
Immense (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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unusually large
"the elephant was simply immense, even as elephants go"
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of the very best kind
"we had simply an immense time at the luxury resort"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Immense
The most common words with a similar meaning to Immense:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Immense
Words with the opposite meaning of Immense:
Near Antonyms of Immense
Word Forms of Immense
Derived words: immenseness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Immense
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin immensus immeasurable, from in- + mensus, past participle of metiri to measure measure
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Immense
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 15
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Frequently Asked Questions about Immense
What does "Immense" mean?
"Immense" means marked by greatness especially in size, amount, or degree; especially, transcending ordinary means of measurement. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by greatness especially in size, amount, or degree; especially, transcending ordinary means of measurement. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Immense"?
Other words for "Immense" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and enormous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Immense" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Immense"?
There are 192 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Immense". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.
What is a slang word for "Immense"?
Slang words for "Immense" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.
What is the opposite of "Immense"?
Antonyms of "Immense" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.
How do you use "Immense" in a sentence?
Examples of "Immense" in a sentence: "the elephant was simply immense, even as elephants go"; "we had simply an immense time at the luxury resort".
Is "Immense" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Immense" is an adjective.
Is "Immense" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Immense" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.