adjective
humongous
hyoo-MUHNG-guhs
Humongous (adjective) means Extremely large; huge. Example: “They built a humongous extension onto the back of the house.”
adjective
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Extremely large; huge.
"Other students make wide detours to avoid the humiliation and fear of being chased and attacked by the humongous numbers of bees in front of Atkinson."
— The Colonnade (1964)
"Solomon had pulled this humongous fish that was bigger than anything weʼd ever seen."
— Chigozie Obioma, The Fishermen (2015)
"They built a humongous extension onto the back of the house."
"He ordered a humongous burger that barely fit on the plate."
How to use humongous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, exaggerated way of saying something is really, really big.
When to use it
Informal — fine in speech and casual writing, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
a humongous amount
humongous house
humongous mistake
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more humongous
- Superlative
- most humongous
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Etymology
A playful blend likely combining "huge" with the ending of "monstrous," first appearing in informal American English.
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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.
