adjective

humongous

hyoo-MUHNG-guhs

Humongous (adjective) means Extremely large; huge. Example: “They built a humongous extension onto the back of the house.”

adjective

Extremely large; huge.

"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 notes

In 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

more humongous comparative, most humongous superlative

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Can you complete this real example?

They built a _____ extension onto the back of the house.

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.