Word of the Day for School Assembly 16 September 2023

Meaning

The word “Enormous” refers to something that is immense in size or extraordinarily large in size, quantity, or impact. When something is described as enormous, is beyond what is typically seen or expected.

Synonyms

Gigantic, Huge, Colossal, Excessive, Humongous, Immense, Massive, Monstrous, Prodigious, Tremendous, Vast

Antonyms

Common, Insignificant, Little, Miniature, Miniscule, Minute, Ordinary, Small, Teeny, Tiny

Example

Imagine a traffic jam during peak hours in a big city. The line of cars stretches for miles and roads can be seen completely filled with vehicles. The traffic jam is enormous because it exceeds what is considered normal, causing significant delays. This example illustrates an enormous situation in daily life where the size of a traffic jam and its impact on the people goes beyond the expectation.