Enormous

usgb/ɪˈnɔːrməs/
adjective

Very big in size or quantity.

The city had an enormous population.
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Often appears as...

  • enormous amount
  • enormous size
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Expressing Surprise

Use 'enormous' when expressing astonishment at size or quantity.

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The library's selection of books is enormous!
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Not Always Positive

While often neutral, 'enormous' can imply a downside in certain contexts.

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The project faced enormous difficulties.
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Emphasizing Scale

Use 'enormous' to highlight extreme scales when comparing things.

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Compared to the village, it was an enormous city.
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