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- Dictionaryenormity/ɪˈnɔːmɪti/
noun
- 1. the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong: "a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime"
- 2. a grave crime or sin: "the enormities of war" Similar Opposite
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ENORMITY definition: 1. very great size or importance: 2. an extremely evil act or the quality of being extremely evil…. Learn more.
The meaning of ENORMITY is an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act. How to use enormity in a sentence. Did you know? Enormity vs. Enormousness: Usage Guide
If you refer to the enormity of something that you consider to be a problem or difficulty, you are referring to its very great size, extent, or seriousness. I was numbed by the enormity of the responsibility.
Enormity definition: outrageous or heinous character; atrociousness. See examples of ENORMITY used in a sentence.
enormity. [uncountable] the enormity of something (of a problem, etc.) the very great size, effect, etc. of something; the fact of something being very serious. People are still coming to terms with the enormity of the disaster.
1. the quality or character of being outrageous; extreme wickedness. 2. an act of great wickedness; atrocity. 3. informal vastness of size or extent. [C15: from Old French enormite, from Late Latin ēnormitās hugeness; see enormous]
Enormity definition: The quality of passing all moral bounds; excessive wickedness or outrageousness.
UK /ɪˈnɔːmɪti/ noun Word forms: (plural) enormities 1. the enormity of (mass noun) the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime (in neutral use) large size or scale I began to get a sense of the enormity of the task 2. a grave crime ...
1. If you refer to the enormity of something that you consider to be a problem or difficulty, you are referring to its very great size, extent, or seriousness. [...] 2. If you refer to the enormity of an event, you are emphasizing that it is terrible and frightening. [emphasis] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'enormity'
the quality or character of being outrageous; extreme wickedness. an act of great wickedness; atrocity. informal vastness of size or extent. Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French enormite, from Late Latin ēnormitās hugeness; see enormous.
