immense

[ih-mens] / ɪˈmɛns /

ADJECTIVE

extremely large

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless colossal endless enormous extensive gigantic great huge immeasurable infinite limitless mammoth massive monstrous monumental prodigious tremendous vast

WEAK

barn door brobdingnagian elephantine eternal giant gross humongous illimitable interminable jumbo measureless mighty stupendous super titanic unbounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable common ending finite insignificant limited little measurable miniature minute narrow ordinary restricted short small teeny tiny unimportant

Example Sentences

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“Removing any book from circulation is, and should be, an immense decision,” he wrote.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Karen Bonham, from Cardiff, took part in the trial and said the results are an "immense relief" and feel "like Christmas".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Experts often describe the Fed as an oil tanker that needs immense lead time before any change of direction.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

“He doesn’t feel bad for himself, so I don’t,” she said, noting that she holds immense respect for her parents but has never seen immigration through a “lens of pity.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The bard heaved an immense sigh of relief.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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