How do you use "enormous" in a sentence?

The company has invested an enormous amount of money in research. There was an enormous queue outside the stadium before the concert. The project faces enormous challenges that will take years to overcome.

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Q: What does "enormous" mean?

Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent 'Enormous' means extremely large in size, quantity, or extent. It is a strong adjective used to emphasise that something is far beyond what is typical or expected. The word can describe physical objects, abstract concepts like problems or achievements, and is often used to express surprise or emphasis about the scale of something.

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Meaning: Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent

巨大的，庞大的，极大的

enorme, inmenso, descomunal

巨大な、莫大な、途方もない

거대한, 막대한, 엄청난

'Enormous' means extremely large in size, quantity, or extent. It is a strong adjective used to emphasise that something is far beyond what is typical or expected. The word can describe physical objects, abstract concepts like problems or achievements, and is often used to express surprise or emphasis about the scale of something.

「enormous」意味着在大小、数量或范围上极其巨大。这是一个强有力的形容词，用于强调某事物远远超出典型或预期。这个词可以描述物理对象、问题或成就等抽象概念，常用于表达对某事物规模的惊讶或强调。

«Enormous» significa extremadamente grande en tamaño, cantidad o extensión. Es un adjetivo fuerte usado para enfatizar que algo está mucho más allá de lo típico o esperado. La palabra puede describir objetos físicos, conceptos abstractos como problemas o logros, y se usa a menudo para expresar sorpresa o énfasis sobre la escala de algo.

「enormous」は、サイズ、量、または範囲が非常に大きいことを意味します。何かが通常や予想をはるかに超えていることを強調するために使用される強い形容詞です。物理的な物体、問題や業績などの抽象的な概念を表現でき、何かの規模についての驚きや強調を表すためによく使用されます。

'Enormous'는 크기, 양 또는 범위가 극도로 큰 것을 의미합니다. 무언가가 전형적이거나 예상되는 수준을 훨씬 넘어선다는 것을 강조하는 데 쓰이는 강한 형용사입니다. 물리적 대상, 문제나 성과 같은 추상적 개념을 묘사할 수 있으며, 무언가의 규모에 대한 놀라움이나 강조를 표현하는 데 자주 사용됩니다.

Examples

The company has invested an enormous amount of money in research.
该公司在研究上投入了巨额资金。
La empresa ha invertido una cantidad enorme de dinero en investigación.
その会社は研究に莫大な金額を投資しました。
그 회사는 연구에 막대한 금액을 투자했습니다.
There was an enormous queue outside the stadium before the concert.
演唱会前体育场外排着巨大的队伍。
Había una cola enorme fuera del estadio antes del concierto.
コンサート前にスタジアムの外には巨大な行列ができていました。
콘서트 전에 경기장 밖에는 엄청난 줄이 늘어서 있었습니다.
The project faces enormous challenges that will take years to overcome.
该项目面临巨大的挑战，需要多年才能克服。
El proyecto enfrenta desafíos enormes que llevarán años superar.
そのプロジェクトは、克服するのに何年もかかる巨大な課題に直面しています。
그 프로젝트는 극복하는 데 수년이 걸릴 거대한 과제에 직면해 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'enormis' meaning 'out of the norm' or 'irregular', from 'e-' (out of) and 'norma' (pattern, norm). Originally meant deviating from the standard; the size sense developed later.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'enormis' meaning 'out of the norm' or 'irregular' (from 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'norma' meaning 'rule'). Originally, it meant deviating from the standard, often with negative connotations. Over time, the word shifted to simply mean 'very large.'