ginormous
1 synonym and 1 antonym for ginormous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely, almost comically large.
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How to use ginormous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ginormous portion
ginormous house
Casual and a bit jokey — fine in conversation, best avoided in formal writing.
Etymology
A playful blend of "gigantic" and "enormous", first used as 1940s military slang before spreading into everyday speech.
Full origin of ginormous →Frequently asked questions
What does “ginormous” mean?
The word “ginormous” means extremely, almost comically large. In plain terms, an informal, exaggerated way of saying "huge".
How do you pronounce “ginormous”?
“Ginormous” is pronounced jeye-NAW-muhs (/dʒaɪˈnɔɹməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ginormous” in a sentence?
Here is “ginormous” used in a sentence: “They served a ginormous plate of nachos big enough for four people.”
What part of speech is “ginormous”?
“Ginormous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ginormous” come from?
The word “ginormous” dates back to around 1940. A playful blend of "gigantic" and "enormous", first used as 1940s military slang before spreading into everyday speech.
