Word
immense
Phoneticsim·mense, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪˈmɛns/
UK/ɪmˈɛns/
Definitions
01extremely large
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. extremely large in size or scale.
adj. vast or huge in physical dimensions or scale.
日本語:広大※
“The ship was so immense that it took several minutes to walk from one end to the other.”
“The explorers stood in awe before the immense glacier, which stretched toward the horizon like a frozen sea.”
02great in degree
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. very great in amount or power, such as a feeling or a task.
adj. extraordinary in degree, intensity, or magnitude.
日本語:絶大※
“She felt an immense sense of relief after she finished her final exam.”
“The project required an immense amount of concentration, as even a minor calculation error could compromise the entire structural design.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03excellent
C1 · Advanced Informal · British English
adj. extremely good or impressive.
adj. used as a superlative to indicate high quality or excellence.
日本語:素晴らしい※
“The atmosphere at the concert last night was absolutely immense.”
“The team put in an immense performance during the second half, securing their place in the championship final.”
Usage
Often used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'feel'.
Teaching tip
This usage is particularly common in British youth slang and informal sports commentary; learners should use it sparingly in professional contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “immense” in context.
Verb
01. derive immense pleasure
“He derives immense pleasure from gardening in the early morning hours.”
verb + adj + noun
02. make an immense difference
“Your contribution will make an immense difference to the lives of these children.”
verb + adj + noun
03. require immense effort
“Completing the marathon required immense effort and months of rigorous training.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. immense popularity
“The band enjoyed immense popularity throughout the late nineties.”
adj + noun
05. immense pressure
“The CEO was under immense pressure to increase the company's quarterly profits.”
adj + noun
06. immense pride
“She felt immense pride as she watched her daughter graduate from medical school.”
adj + noun
07. immense wealth
“Despite his immense wealth, the philanthropist lived a relatively modest lifestyle.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. task of immense proportions
“Rebuilding the city after the earthquake was a task of immense proportions.”
noun + of + noun
09. immense talent
Real-World Examples
“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.” “However, immense challenges lie ahead as people wonder how they will build their lives with no secure shelter, reliable access to food, clean water, healthcare, education, or the means to earn an income.” “Instead, any assistance her family received has come from "the immense, immense support the community has shown us".” Etymology
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.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/immense
※ 機械で選んだ訳語です。ネイティブスピーカーによる確認はまだです。
「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0