A2adjective 2K

Enormous

🇬🇧 UK //ɪˈnɔː.məs// 🇺🇸 US //ɪˈnɔːr.məs//

Meaning of Enormous

Very large in size, quantity, or degree.

In simple words: Very big or large

Enormous in a sentence

• The enormous mountains were breathtaking.
• He bought an enormous house in the countryside.
• An enormous whale swam gracefully through the ocean.
• She felt an enormous sense of joy at the news.
• The garden had an enormous variety of flowers.

How to use Enormous

Use 'enormous' to describe something impressively large. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English, suitable for most contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a giant elephant – elephants are enormous!

Related words

Collocations with Enormous

• enormous size
• enormous amount
• enormous effort
• enormous challenge

Synonyms for Enormous

• huge
• gigantic
• vast
• immense
• colossal

Opposites of Enormous

• tiny
• small
• minute

Common mistakes with Enormous

• Using 'enormous' when 'big' would suffice.
• Confusing 'enormous' with 'immense' - 'immense' is more abstract.
• Incorrectly using 'enormous' as a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Enormous

What does Enormous mean?

Very big or large

What is the definition of Enormous?

Very large in size, quantity, or degree.

How do you use Enormous in a sentence?

The enormous mountains were breathtaking.

Can you give another example of Enormous?

He bought an enormous house in the countryside.

What are synonyms for Enormous?

Common alternatives include huge, gigantic, vast, immense, colossal.

What is the opposite of Enormous?

Opposite meanings include tiny, small, minute.

What words go with Enormous?

It commonly pairs with enormous size, enormous amount, enormous effort, enormous challenge.

What are common mistakes when using Enormous?

Using 'enormous' when 'big' would suffice. Confusing 'enormous' with 'immense' - 'immense' is more abstract. Incorrectly using 'enormous' as a noun.

How do you pronounce Enormous?

US: //ɪˈnɔːr.məs//, UK: //ɪˈnɔː.məs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enormous?

Use 'enormous' to describe something impressively large. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English, suitable for most contexts.

What CEFR level is Enormous?

"Enormous" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.