The word "enormity" means something that is extremely large or excessive, often referring to something that is morally or ethically wrong or abhorrent. Full definition
So much of putting this issue together came down to doing the research and soul - searching to really understand the differences between shame and guilt, and shame as a normal emotion and when it crossed into unhealthy territory and the effects of that toxic shame and then the sheer enormity of effort that must take place for a person to heal from a shame - based self - image.» (attachmentparenting.org)
Hitler's extermination of six million Jews thus becomes runner - up in enormity to what white empire - builders had done before him to the blacks of Africa. (religion-online.org)
Audiences are encouraged to clap along — as well as marvel that the roof hasn't yet been blown off with the sheer enormity of ebullient soul. (chicagoparent.com)