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.

Similar words

enormous
Emphasizes size or extent far beyond the ordinary.
gigantic
Suggests a size resembling that of a giant.
massive
Emphasizes great bulk, weight, or solid physical size.