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enormity

[/ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/]
nounfemininepl: enormities
enormidade
1. The quality of being extremely large or great in scale, seriousness, or impact
The enormity of the task ahead seemed overwhelming.
A enormidade da tarefa à frente parecia avassaladora.
2. A grave or outrageous act; a serious crime or offense
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire nation.
A enormidade do crime chocou toda a nação.
3. Excessive wickedness or moral depravity
He was appalled by the enormity of the injustice.
Ele ficou horrorizado com a enormidade da injustiça.
Synonyms
magnitudeimmensityvastnessgravityheinousnessatrocity
Antonyms
trivialityinsignificancesmallnessminuteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enormidade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enormidade
Standard usage; may also use 'magnitude' in technical contexts
Portugal
enormidade
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'monstruosidade' for criminal acts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the enormity of the situation
grasp the enormity of something
comprehend the enormity of
come to terms with the enormity of
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