immense Meaning and Definition
Immense
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɛns/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
Extremely large, great, or immense in size, amount, or degree; enormous.
Examples
- The immense power of the ocean is awe-inspiring.
- The company’s immense wealth allows them to invest in research and development.
Synonyms
- Huge
- Gigantic
- Enormous
- Mammoth
Antonyms
- Small
- Minuscule
- Minor
Etymology
The word “immense” comes from the Latin “immensus”, meaning “unmeasured” or “unbounded”.
Usage Notes
When using the word “immense”, it is often appropriate to qualify it with adjectives such as “very”, “extremely”, or “incredibly” to emphasize the degree of enormity.
Cultural References
In the 2013 film “Gravity”, the main character Ryan Stone’s immense fear and panic are depicted as she tries to survive in space.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Related Words or Phrases
- Large
- Colossal
- Massive
Collocations
- Immense power
- Immense wealth
- Immense scale
Frequency of Use
The word “immense” is relatively common in modern language, often used to describe something that is larger than usual or greater than expected.
Common Misspellings
- Imense
- Imenss
- Immence