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

Slang Meanings

Massive
That concert was massive!
Epic
The movie was epic, just immense!