enormous
UK: ɪˈnɔːməs | US: ɪˈnɔːrməs
adj. extremely large in size, quantity, or extent
The word "enormous" originates from Latin enormis, combining e- (meaning "out of") and norma ("rule" or "standard"). It originally described something "deviating from the norm" (i.e., irregular or monstrous) before shifting to emphasize extreme size in Modern English. The morpheme norm retains its Latin root meaning of "rule," while -ous marks it as an adjective. The evolution reflects a semantic broadening from "abnormal" to "immeasurably large."
The elephant was enormous compared to the other animals.
They faced enormous challenges during the expedition.
An enormous crowd gathered for the concert.
The project required an enormous amount of time.
Her success brought enormous joy to her family.