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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

It's fitted with suspension kit from Ohlins, enormous 394-mm and 390-mm brake discs in the front and rear respectively, and several bits of aerodynamic bodywork that should allow for nearly 1,300 lb (589kg) of downforce at 150 mph (240 km/h). —New Atlas, 4 July 2025

As was divulged on a DVD commentary track from director-writer Roland Emmerich and producer-writer Dean Devlin, the enormous build-up in Pullman's speech was directed just as much at the studio suits. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 July 2025

Formed by the freeze-thaw cycle, when sunshine or the daily temperature melts snow only to have the liquid water freeze back into ice, icicles can grow to an enormous size and come crashing down without warning. —Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Smith opened as an enormous favorite at -1600, while Price was +900. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025