Vast

/væst/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of very great extent or quantity; immense.

The vast ocean stretches beyond the horizon.

Very great in area, size, amount, or degree.

The vast desert was nearly devoid of life.

Extending far and wide; expansive.

He gazed out at the vast landscape of rolling hills.

Extremely large or extensive.

She had a vast knowledge of ancient history.

Middle English: from Latin vastus 'empty, desolate, vast'.

vast majority

The greater part of a group; an overwhelming majority.

vast expanse

A wide, open area that is often devoid of structures.

vast resources

A large amount of available assets or materials.

expansive

Covering a wide area in terms of space.

boundless

Without limits; infinite.

immense

Extremely large or great.

Something that is overwhelmingly large or impressive.

That concert was vast, with thousands of fans in attendance.

Used to describe a great quantity or intensity.

He's got vast skills in programming.