immense

• Beschreibt etwas, das außerordentlich groß ist, sei es der Ausdehnung, der Menge oder dem Grad nach; auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas überwältigend Großes oder Bedeutendes.

Describes something that is extremely large or great in size, amount, or degree.

1. Extremely large or greatB1formal

   Of very great size, extent, or amount; huge.

   Unermesslich groß

   • The immense size of the cathedral left the tourists in awe.
   • They faced immense challenges during the expedition.
   • The project required an immense amount of effort and resources.

   Synonymecolossalenormousgigantichugemammothmassivemonumentalprodigioustremendousvast

   Antonymeinfinitesimallittlemicroscopicminusculeminutesmalltiny

2. Very great in degree or intensityB2formal

   Used to describe feelings or qualities that are extremely strong.

   Unermesslich

   • She felt immense relief after the exam was over.
   • He took immense pride in his children's achievements.
   • The news brought her immense joy.

   Synonymeboundlessenormousintenseoverwhelmingprofoundtremendous

   Antonymenegligibleslighttrivial