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Enormous

/ɪˈnɔː.məs/adjective
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Enormous refers to something that is extraordinarily large in size, quantity, or scope, dwarfing the ordinary and commanding attention. In modern contexts, it's often used to emphasize exaggeration or awe, like describing a meal that's not just big but overwhelmingly vast, adding a touch of hyperbole to everyday conversations.

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Originally in Latin, 'enormous' meant something irregular or deviating from the norm, not necessarily large, and it wasn't until the 1700s that English speakers redefined it to primarily mean huge—proving how word meanings can flip-flop over centuries based on cultural influences.

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