enormity

/ɪˈnɔrmɪtɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being enormous or extremely large; the state of being very great or serious.

“The enormity of the disaster was felt throughout the city.”

2. noun

An act or instance of something enormous or extremely large; a very great or serious wrong or evil.

“The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.”

3. noun

A thing or situation that is enormous or extremely large; a very great or serious problem.

“The enormity of the task ahead of us seemed daunting.”

Synonyms

  • colossality
  • gigantism

Antonyms

  • minuteness
  • smallness