Enormity: meaning, definitions and examples
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enormity
[ ɪˈnɔːmɪti ]
noun
The extreme scale or seriousness of something, often referring to a negative event or action. It can also refer to a monstrous or outrageous act.
Synonyms
atrociousness, immensity, monstrosity, outrageousness
Examples of usage
- The enormity of the crime shocked the nation.
- The enormity of the disaster was beyond comprehension.
- She was appalled by the enormity of his betrayal.
- The enormity of the dictator's actions was horrifying.
- The enormity of the task ahead seemed daunting.
Translations
Translations of the word "enormity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enormidade
🇮🇳 विशालता
🇩🇪 Größe
🇮🇩 besarnya
🇺🇦 величезність
🇵🇱 ogrom
🇯🇵 巨大さ
🇫🇷 énormité
🇪🇸 enormidad
🇹🇷 muazzamlık
🇰🇷 거대함
🇸🇦 عِظَم
🇨🇿 ohromnost
🇸🇰 ohromnosť
🇨🇳 巨大
🇸🇮 ogromnost
🇮🇸 stórfeldleiki
🇰🇿 үлкендік
🇬🇪 უზარმაზრობა
🇦🇿 böyüklük
🇲🇽 enormidad
Word origin
The word 'enormity' originally meant great wickedness or an outrageous act, but over time, its meaning has shifted to also include the sense of extreme scale or seriousness. The word has Latin roots from 'enormis,' which means 'irregular' or 'monstrous.' It is important to note that some people still argue that 'enormity' should only be used in the negative sense, while others accept its broader usage.