immensity

noun

im·​men·​si·​ty i-ˈmen(t)-sə-tē 

plural immensities

1

: the quality or state of being immense

2

: something immense

Synonyms

• enormity
• enormousness
• giantism
• gigantism
• hugeness
• immenseness
• magnitude
• massiveness
• prodigiousness
• vastitude
• vastness

Examples of immensity in a Sentence

the immensity of the universe

She couldn't understand the immensity of their problem.

Recent Examples on the Web

The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025

Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest. —Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025

All told, Denali National Park is larger than the entire state of New Hampshire—but even those impressive statistics sketch only the faintest reflection of the park's immensity and grandeur. —Lisa Maloney, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2023

The primitive black hole, however, doesn’t currently possess a voracious appetite to match its immensity. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for immensity

• intensity
• propensity
• density

Kids Definition

immensity

noun

im·​men·​si·​ty im-ˈen(t)-sət-ē 

plural immensities

1

: the quality or state of being immense

2

: something immense