adjective
huge
Extremely large.
A huge oak tree shades most of our backyard.
Etymology
The Old French ancestor meant high or great. English huge concentrates that sense of greatness into exceptional size or extent.
More examples
- The festival draws huge crowds every summer.
- Even a small raise makes a huge difference.
- Replacing the roof is a huge expense.
Forms
huge · huger · hugest
hugely adverb — To a very great degree or extent.