Immense
/ɪˈmɛns/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
The immense size of the universe is almost incomprehensible.
Very great or intense.
She felt immense joy upon hearing the good news.
Vast or boundless.
The immense ocean stretched out as far as the eye could see.
Of great importance or significance.
The project had immense implications for the future of renewable energy.
Etymology
Latin 'immensus', meaning 'unmeasured' or 'vast'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
immense pressure
significant stress or burden
immense joy
great happiness or delight
Related Words
immensity
the state or quality of being immense.
immensely
to an immense degree; extremely.
measureless
without measure; vast.
Slang Meanings
Massive
That concert was massive!
Epic
The movie was epic, just immense!