enor·mi·ty

enor·mi·ty: /ıˈnoɚməti/ noun, pl -ties

1 [count] formal : a shocking, evil, or immoral act

— usually plural

the enormities of war

2 [noncount] : great evil or wickedness

We were shocked at the enormity of the crime.

3 [noncount]

3 a : great size

I was overwhelmed by the enormity [=immensity] of the task at hand.

3 b : great importance

They didn't fully grasp the enormity of their decision.

◇ Although senses 3a and b are sometimes criticized, they are commonly used.

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enormity — enor·mi·ty … English syllables
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enormous — enor·mous … English syllables
enormously — enor·mous·ly … English syllables
enormousness — enor·mous·ness … English syllables
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