Main Entry: im·mense

Pronunciation: \i-ˈmen(t)s\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin immensus immeasurable, from in- + mensus, past participle of metiri to measure — more at measure

Date: 15th century

1 : marked by greatness especially in size or degree; especially : transcending ordinary means of measurement <the immense and boundless universe>
2 : supremely good : excellent

synonyms see enormous

— im·mense·ly adverb

— im·mense·ness noun