Humongous

usgb/hjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/
adjective

Extremely large; enormous.

He has a humongous collection of comic books.
Visual representation of "humongous" - Extremely large; enormous

Often appears as...

  • humongous problem
  • humongous amount

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Informal

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Informal Speech

Best used in casual conversations or creative writing, not in formal settings.

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The party had a humongous cake that took hours to finish.
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Emphasize Size

Use 'humongous' to stress the unusually large size of something to the listener.

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I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the humongous statue.
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Colloquial Use

Recognize 'humongous' as a colloquial term mostly used in North America.

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They have a humongous house with a basketball court inside!
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