humongous
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for humongous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely large; huge.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use humongous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a humongous amount
humongous house
humongous mistake
Informal — fine in speech and casual writing, not in formal writing.
Etymology
A playful blend likely combining "huge" with the ending of "monstrous," first appearing in informal American English.
Full origin of humongous →Frequently asked questions
What does “humongous” mean?
The word “humongous” means extremely large; huge. In plain terms, a casual, exaggerated way of saying something is really, really big.
How do you pronounce “humongous”?
“Humongous” is pronounced hyoo-MUHNG-guhs (/ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “humongous” in a sentence?
Here is “humongous” used in a sentence: “They built a humongous extension onto the back of the house.”
What part of speech is “humongous”?
“Humongous” is an adjective.
