Synonyms of enormous

enormous

adjective

i-ˈnȯr-məs 

as in huge

unusually large

that pumpkin is so enormous that it has to be a record holder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huge
• vast
• tremendous
• gigantic
• massive
• giant
• colossal
• immense
• mammoth
• monumental
• astronomical
• monstrous
• sizable
• big
• bumper
• titanic
• mountainous
• mighty
• monster
• great
• gargantuan
• grand
• humongous
• prodigious
• considerable
• oceanic
• cosmic
• heroic
• oversize
• mega
• whopping
• herculean
• substantial
• super
• planetary
• elephantine
• galactic
• jumbo
• handsome
• cyclopean
• vasty
• staggering
• formidable
• majestic
• extensive
• gigantesque
• Himalayan
• pharaonic
• good
• supersized
• major
• Brobdingnagian
• leviathan
• imposing
• supersize
• king-size
• voluminous
• infinite
• outsize
• hefty
• whacking
• overwhelming
• super-duper
• gross
• walloping
• stupendous
• tidy
• bulky
• goodly
• overgrown
• grandiose
• immeasurable
• largish
• lofty
• cavernous
• hulking
• boundless
• monolithic
• towering
• august

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tiny
• minuscule
• infinitesimal
• diminutive
• microscopic
• miniature
• micro
• small
• pocket
• little bitty
• teeny
• bitty
• teensy
• wee
• pygmy
• Lilliputian
• puny
• little
• minute
• smallish
• midget
• undersized
• mini
• petite
• teeny-weeny
• teensy-weensy
• microminiature
• bantam
• dinky
• dwarfish
• half-pint
• pint-size

Synonym Chooser

How is the word enormous distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of enormous are colossal, gigantic, huge, immense, mammoth, and vast. While all these words mean "exceedingly large," enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness.

an enormous expense

an immense shopping mall

When would colossal be a good substitute for enormous?

While in some cases nearly identical to enormous, colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions.

a colossal statue of Lincoln

Where would gigantic be a reasonable alternative to enormous?

The synonyms gigantic and enormous are sometimes interchangeable, but gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind.

a gigantic sports stadium

When could huge be used to replace enormous?

While the synonyms huge and enormous are close in meaning, huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount.

incurred a huge debt

When might mammoth be a better fit than enormous?

Although the words mammoth and enormous have much in common, mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk.

a mammoth boulder

When can vast be used instead of enormous?

In some situations, the words vast and enormous are roughly equivalent. However, vast usually suggests immensity of extent.

the vast Russian steppes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enormous

An enormous walk-in closet has enough room to put in a vanity or a work desk. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Barefoot, who has served as an editor on Survivor since its Season 1 launch, spoke of mining an enormous amount of footage to capture just the right moments. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed on December 8, 1987, which was an enormous step forward to the end of the Cold War, which ultimately concluded with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. — Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

That long growth period is worth remembering for perspective owners drawn in by photos of enormous adult cats. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026