enormity

UK
/ɪˈnɔːmɪti/
US
/ɪˈnɔrmɪti/

Translations

enormitynoun
enormities
pl
UK
/ɪˈnɔːmɪti/
US
/ɪˈnɔrmɪti/
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire nation.
Чудовищность преступления шокировала всю нацию.
The enormity of the project was overwhelming for the small team.
Грандиозность проекта была подавляющей для небольшой команды.

Definitions

enormitynoun
The great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire nation.
A grave crime or sin.
The enormities committed during the war were later brought to light.
The great size or magnitude of something; enormousness (usage disputed by some style guides).
Scientists struggled to grasp the enormity of the universe.