adjective
immense
ih-MENS/ɪˈmens/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
The immense tree shades nearly the entire yard.
Etymology
The pieces express “not measured”: Latin used the combination for something immeasurable or boundless. That image of greatness beyond measure underlies the everyday meaning “extremely large or great.”
In context
does the immense size of the universe make it less likely that god exists
More examples
- Restoring the old theater requires an immense amount of work.
- She feels immense relief when her missing dog comes home.
- The discovery has immense value for medical research.
Forms
immensely adverb — To an extremely great degree or extent.
immensity noun — The quality of being extremely large.
Similar words
- enormous
- Usually emphasizes exceptional physical size or a very large quantity.
- vast
- Emphasizes great extent, especially across space or a broad range.
- tremendous
- Often emphasizes extraordinary degree, force, or emotional impact.