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