The difference between Colossal and Enormous

When used as adjectives, colossal means extremely large or on a great scale, whereas enormous means deviating from the norm.


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  1. Colossal as an adjective:

    Extremely large or on a great scale.

    Examples:

    "A single puppy can make a colossal mess."

  1. Enormous as an adjective (obsolete):

    Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.

  2. Enormous as an adjective (obsolete):

    Exceedingly wicked; atrocious or outrageous.

  3. Enormous as an adjective:

    Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

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