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DictionaryenormousVery large
adjective

enormous

ih-NOR-muhs/ɪˈnɔːrməs/

Extremely large in size or extent.

The enormous pumpkin dwarfs the ordinary pumpkin beside the gardener.

An enormous pumpkin stands beside a normal small pumpkin and an adult gardener for scale; very large size is unmistakable.
Etymology
eLatinout of
+normLatinrule, standard
+ousEnglishhaving, characterized by

The underlying image is being outside a rule or standard. An early meaning, “abnormal,” developed into exceeding ordinary limits specifically in size, amount, or degree.

In context

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More examples

  • That enormous suitcase barely fits in the trunk.
  • The wildfire spreads across an enormous area.
  • The kitchen looks enormous without any furniture.

Forms

enormous

enormously adverb — To an extremely great degree or extent.

Similar words

huge
A common, less formal alternative for extremely large.
gigantic
Emphasizes extraordinary size, often suggesting something like a giant.
vast
Emphasizes great extent or area rather than overall bulk.