immense
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
extremely large in size or scale.
vast or huge in physical dimensions or scale.
Simple“The ship was so immense that it took several minutes to walk from one end to the other.”
In context“The explorers stood in awe before the immense glacier, which stretched toward the horizon like a frozen sea.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very great in amount or power, such as a feeling or a task.
extraordinary in degree, intensity, or magnitude.
Simple“She felt an immense sense of relief after she finished her final exam.”
In context“The project required an immense amount of concentration, as even a minor calculation error could compromise the entire structural design.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
extremely good or impressive.
used as a superlative to indicate high quality or excellence.
Simple“The atmosphere at the concert last night was absolutely immense.”
In context“The team put in an immense performance during the second half, securing their place in the championship final.”
UsageOften used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'feel'.
Teacher's tipThis usage is particularly common in British youth slang and informal sports commentary; learners should use it sparingly in professional contexts.
Usage immense talent
“Guanipa said on X that each person returning home is “an immense relief” for families who have “suffered too much,” but stressed that releasing some prisoners is not enough.”
“Instead, any assistance her family received has come from "the immense, immense support the community has shown us".”
From Middle English immens, inmens, from Old French immense, from Latin immensus, from in- (“not”) + mensus (“measured”). Compare incommensurable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.