ENOR'MOUS, a. [L. enormis; e and norma, a rule.]
1. Going beyond the usual measure or rule.Enormous in their gait.2. Excursive; beyond the limits of a regular figure.The enormous part of the light in the circumference of every lucid point.3. Great beyond the common measure; excessive; as enormous crime or guilt.4. Exceeding, in bulk or highth, the common measure; as an enormous form; a man of enormous size.5. Irregular; confused; disordered; unusual.