n.; pl. Enormities [ L. enormitas, fr. enormis enormous: cf. F. énormité. See Enormous. ] 1. The state or quality of exceeding a measure or rule, or of being immoderate, monstrous, or outrageous. [ 1913 Webster ] The enormity of his learned acquisitions. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which is enormous; especially, an exceeding offense against order, right, or decency; an atrocious crime; flagitious villainy; an atrocity. [ 1913 Webster ] These clamorous enormities which are grown too big and strong for law or shame. South. [ 1913 Webster ] |