different between enormous vs hellish
enormous
English
Etymology
From Latin ?normis. An assimilated form of ex- (“out of”) + norma (“rule, norm”) + -ous.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /??n??(?)m?s/
- Rhymes: -??(?)m?s
Adjective
enormous (comparative more enormous, superlative most enormous)
- (obsolete) Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.
- , New York 2001, p.105:
- all shall be rather enforced than hindered, except they be dismembered, or grievously deformed, infirm, or visited with some enormous hereditary disease is body or mind […].
- , New York 2001, p.105:
- (obsolete) Exceedingly wicked; atrocious or outrageous.
- 1872, James Pillsbury Lane, Historical Sketches of the First Congregational Church, Bristol, R.I., 1689-1872, page 61:
- Men would prove wolves and vipers; tigers and dragons mixt in one and the same person to each other. O bless God for this great gift of Princes and Judges to rule the wicked and enormous world and to sway the scepter of righteousness […]
- 1898, Christianity in Earnest, for Church Extension and Saloon Suppression, page 7:
- Protestant Christian people are largely ignorant or indifferent to the wicked and enormous religious claims of Romanism. As a so-called religious organization, Romanism is not only the foe of Protestantism, but […]
- 1872, James Pillsbury Lane, Historical Sketches of the First Congregational Church, Bristol, R.I., 1689-1872, page 61:
- Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.
Synonyms
- massive
- huge
- gigantic
- humongous
- abnormal
- tremendous
- See also Thesaurus:gigantic
Translations
Anagrams
- nemorous
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hellish
English
Etymology
hell +? -ish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?h?l??/
Adjective
hellish (comparative more hellish, superlative most hellish)
- Causing pain, discomfort or distress.
- I woke up from a hellish noise coming from the house next door.
Synonyms
- awful
- horrible
- terrible
- nightmarish
- infernal
Antonyms
- heavenly
Related terms
- see hell
Translations
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