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Enormity vs. Enormousness
Enormity
/ɪˈnɔːməti/Examples:
The enormity of the task ahead was daunting.She was overwhelmed by the enormity of her error.The press highlighted the enormity of the environmental disaster.
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Enormousness
/ɪˈnɔːməti/Examples:
The enormousness of the task didn't deter her resolve.He couldn't fathom the enormousness of the universe.She was amazed by the enormousness of his generosity.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Think of enormity when discussing something particularly negative or evil; it has a negative connotation.
- Remember enormousness when referring to something very large in size or scope but with a neutral or positive connotation.
- Enormity involves moral judgment, while enormousness simply describes size or extent.
- If it feels like you need to convey a sense of moral outrage, youre probably looking for enormity'.
- Use enormousness when you just need to convey physical size without any emotional charge.
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