immense

[ih-mens] / ɪˈmɛns /

ADJECTIVE

extremely large

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless colossal endless enormous extensive gigantic great huge immeasurable infinite limitless mammoth massive monstrous monumental prodigious tremendous vast

WEAK

barn door brobdingnagian elephantine eternal giant gross humongous illimitable interminable jumbo measureless mighty stupendous super titanic unbounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable common ending finite insignificant limited little measurable miniature minute narrow ordinary restricted short small teeny tiny unimportant

Example Sentences

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The emotional and psychological toll of the war was immense, and the transition back to civilian life has proved challenging.

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The prospect of one of the Premier League's six wealthiest clubs being relegated to the Championship should be essentially impossible, given the immense resouces they have at their disposal.

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South East Water is facing a £22m fine by the industry regulator for "multiple supply disruptions" which caused residents in Kent and Sussex "immense stress and anxiety".

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"It's an immense sense of sadness that we couldn't do anything to help Caitlin as her injuries were so profound, but that unfortunately is the reality of the job."

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This was about as creative as it got for Arsenal as they were forced back by Brighton, barely creating another opening, hanging on helped by immense, committed defending.

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