Definitions

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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Even so, these changes unfold over immense timescales.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

U.S. interest in commercial nuclear power weakened over time because of the industry’s immense capital costs, labyrinthine regulations, high-profile reactor accidents and public-safety concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I feel an immense amount of pride when I walk into our house,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said the deaths had caused "immense sorrow" and that he had instructed officials to ensure all necessary assistance.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Gradually, in the east, a pink-and-gold sunrise would light the immense Brabant sky as Betsie and I squeezed each other’s hands in awe.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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