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- Dictionarye·nor·mi·ty/iˈnôrmədē/
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 the regime" Similar Opposite
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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
1. uncountable noun. 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. [ + of] He was anxious about the enormity of the task ahead.
Enormity definition: outrageous or heinous character; atrociousness. See examples of ENORMITY used in a sentence.
ENORMITY definition: 1. very great size or importance: 2. an extremely evil act or the quality of being extremely evil…. Learn more.
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 meaning: 1. very great size or importance: 2. an extremely evil act or the quality of being extremely evil…. Learn more.
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.
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.
