enormity
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for enormity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The great scale or seriousness of something, especially something shocking or overwhelming.
Synonyms
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How to use enormity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin enormitas, "irregularity," from enormis, "outside the norm".
Full origin of enormity →Frequently asked questions
What does “enormity” mean?
The word “enormity” means the great scale or seriousness of something, especially something shocking or overwhelming. In plain terms, how huge, serious, or overwhelming something is — often used for shocking or weighty situations.
How do you pronounce “enormity”?
“Enormity” is pronounced ih-NAW-mih-tee (/ɪˈnoɹmɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “enormity” in a sentence?
Here is “enormity” used in a sentence: “It took days for the enormity of the disaster to sink in.”
What is another word for “enormity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “enormity” include oddness, weirdness, depravity and immorality.
What part of speech is “enormity”?
“Enormity” is a noun.
Where does the word “enormity” come from?
The word “enormity” comes from Latin. From Latin enormitas, "irregularity," from enormis, "outside the norm".