Enormous

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

Definitions of enormous

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'enormous' which means very large in size or quantity

Example Sentences

A1 The elephant was enormous.

A2 She had an enormous collection of stamps.

B1 The company made an enormous profit last quarter.

B2 The impact of the new policy was enormous.

C1 The artist's talent was matched only by his enormous ego.

C2 The scale of the humanitarian crisis was truly enormous.

Examples of enormous in a Sentence

formal The company made an enormous profit last quarter.

informal That pizza was enormous, I couldn't finish it!

slang The concert was lit, there was an enormous crowd.

figurative His love for her was so enormous, it filled his heart completely.

Grammatical Forms of enormous

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

Origin and Evolution of enormous

First Known Use: 1531 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enormous' originated from the Latin word 'enormis', which consists of 'e-' (meaning 'out of') and 'norma' (meaning 'rule' or 'pattern'). It originally meant 'deviating from the norm' or 'irregular'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enormous' shifted in meaning from 'deviating from the norm' to 'exceedingly large' or 'huge'. This evolution reflects how language adapts and changes to fit the needs and usage of speakers.