massiveness

massiveness — noun

1. the state or quality of being extremely great in physical size, total quantity,

1.名詞C2
釋義

the state or quality of being extremely great in physical size, total quantity, or overall scale — often used to describe something that feels overwhelmingly big, heavy, or solid

例句

The massiveness of the Hoover Dam became fully apparent when workers stood at its concrete base.

the massiveness of + concrete noun for physical bulk

The sheer massiveness of the national debt alarmed the members of the finance committee.

collocation: sheer massiveness

同義詞
  • immensity

    Focuses on boundless, awe-inspiring scale rather than physical weight or solidity

  • vastness

    Emphasizes wide horizontal or spatial extent, especially of landscapes or areas

  • magnitude

    More neutral and technical; refers to size measured in relative terms, often for events or forces

  • enormity

    Can mean great size but carries strong negative connotations of moral wrongness; use with caution

反義詞
  • smallness

    Direct opposite in physical dimensions

  • tininess

    Emphasizes extreme smallness, often in a delicate or endearing way

文法句型

the massiveness of + noun

用法筆記

Typically preceded by the definite article and followed by of + noun phrase (the massiveness of the project). The modifier sheer is a common collocation that emphasizes the overwhelming or surprising degree of size. This noun is almost always uncountable and does not occur in plural form.

常見錯誤

❌The massivenesses of the two pyramids were compared.
✅The massiveness of the two pyramids was compared.
💡massiveness is an uncountable noun and has no plural form.
❌I was amazed by a massiveness of the building.
✅I was amazed by the massiveness of the building.
💡massiveness requires the definite article when followed by of.