The meaning of IMMENSE is marked by greatness especially in size, amount, or degree; especially : transcending ordinary means of measurement. How to use immense in a sentence.

IMMENSE definition: 1. extremely large in size or degree: 2. extremely good: 3. extremely large in size or degree: . Learn more.

IMMENSE definition: vast; huge; very great. See examples of immense used in a sentence.

If you describe something as immense, you mean that it is extremely large or great. ...an immense cloud of smoke. With immense relief I stopped running.

Definition of immense adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Very great in size, extent, or amount: an immense cloud. 2. Of great scope or consequence: immense difficulty. See Synonyms at enormous.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 im•mense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj. so large as to be impossible to measure: an immense territory. im•mense•ly, adv.: We enjoyed …

Aug 28, 2025 · immense (comparative immenser, superlative immensest) Huge, gigantic, very large. quotations

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word immense, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Immense means very large in size, amount, or degree. You might describe the ocean as immense, or your homework load, or the slice of cake your brother took, leaving you a tiny sliver.