Enormity

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːrməti/

Definitions of enormity

noun a grave crime or sin

Example Sentences

A1 The enormity of the mountain was overwhelming for the hikers.

A2 She couldn't comprehend the enormity of the task ahead of her.

B1 The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

B2 The enormity of the project required careful planning and coordination.

C1 The enormity of the situation demanded immediate action from the authorities.

C2 As a historian, she was well aware of the enormity of the events that shaped the course of history.

Examples of enormity in a Sentence

formal The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

informal I can't believe the enormity of the mess you made in the kitchen.

slang The enormity of the party last night was off the charts.

figurative The enormity of her love for him knew no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of enormity

• plural: enormities
• comparative: more enormous
• superlative: most enormous
• present tense: enormity
• future tense: will be enormous
• perfect tense: has been enormous
• continuous tense: is being enormous
• singular: enormity
• positive degree: enormous
• infinitive: to be enormous
• gerund: enormity
• participle: enormous

Origin and Evolution of enormity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enormity' originated from the Latin word 'enormitas', which means 'irregularity' or 'monstrousness'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something monstrous or irregular, the word 'enormity' has evolved over time to also encompass the sense of something being excessive or outrageous in size or scale.