Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enormity
Noun
/ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/
Definition
The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Examples
- The enormity of the task became apparent as the deadline approached.
- She was shocked by the enormity of the crime.
- Despite the enormity of his achievements, he remained humble.
Meaning
Enormity refers to the vastness or extreme nature of something, especially in terms of something negative or morally reprehensible.
Synonyms
- Magnitude
- Scale
- Immensity
- Abomination
- Atrocity
