Enorm

/ɪˈnɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Enormously large or great; a somewhat archaic or poetic term meaning huge or monstrous in size.

Etymology

From Old French 'enorme' and Latin 'enormis' (exceeding the normal), from 'e-' (out of) and 'norma' (rule, standard), literally 'outside the standard.'

Kelly Says

This word is the ancestor of 'enormous,' but by using 'enorm' you sound like you're speaking Middle English or talking like a medieval character—it's the poetic grandparent of our modern word.

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