vastness 1. To a great extent; immensity; such as, the vastness of the ocean or of space. 2. An immense bulk and extent; as, the vastness of a mountain. 3. An immense magnitude or amount; such as, the vastness of an army, or of the sums of money necessary to support it. 4. Of immense importance. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3642/2