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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.
An enormity is something extreme or huge, almost beyond comprehension. If you call having to paint the house all by yourself an enormity, your friends might take pity on you and show up with brushes and rollers. Something that's enormous can be good — a huge paycheck! — or bad, such as a tumor.
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.
enormity noun (TERRIBLE QUALITY) [ C/U ] a terrible or immoral act, or how terrible or immoral something is: [ U ] Shock over the enormity of the crime has subsided. [ C ] Goya’s etchings depict in shocking detail the enormities of war.
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 meaning: how big or important something is: . Learn more.
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.
