enormous
adj. A2 Elementary Oxford US //iˈnɔɹməs// UK //ɪnˈɔːməs// enor·mous
adj. extremely large in size, amount, or degree. You use this when something is much bigger than what is normal.
adj. extraordinarily large in size, number, or degree. Often used to emphasize the scale of a physical object or the intensity of an abstract concept.
The house has an enormous garden.
The project was an enormous success, bringing in more revenue than the company had ever seen before.
Despite the enormous pressure from the board of directors, the CEO refused to compromise on the long-term sustainability goals of the organization.
From Latin ēnormis. An assimilated form of ex- (“out of”) + norma (“rule, norm”) + -ous.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, but can also follow a linking verb.