huge

adjective

ˈhyüj How to pronounce huge (audio)
Definition of hugenext
as in enormous
unusually large the old stadium was replaced by a huge new one that seats 100,000 spectators

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a huge success
a major success
an enormous success
a tremendous success
an overwhelming success
a complete success
a huge difference
a big difference
a massive difference
an enormous difference
a considerable difference
a vast difference
a huge crowd
a massive crowd
a big crowd
a giant crowd
a large crowd
a humongous crowd
a huge mistake
a big mistake
a massive mistake
a major mistake
a terrible mistake
a horrible mistake
huge losses
sizable losses
heavy losses

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How is the word huge distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of huge are colossal, enormous, gigantic, immense, mammoth, and vast. While all these words mean "exceedingly large," huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount.

incurred a huge debt

When would colossal be a good substitute for huge?

The words colossal and huge can be used in similar contexts, but colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions.

a colossal statue of Lincoln

How do enormous and immense relate to one another, in the sense of huge?

Enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness.

an enormous expense
an immense shopping mall

When is gigantic a more appropriate choice than huge?

The synonyms gigantic and huge are sometimes interchangeable, but gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind.

a gigantic sports stadium

When can mammoth be used instead of huge?

The meanings of mammoth and huge largely overlap; however, mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk.

a mammoth boulder

Where would vast be a reasonable alternative to huge?

In some situations, the words vast and huge are roughly equivalent. However, vast usually suggests immensity of extent.

the vast Russian steppes

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of huge Behind Karl-Anthony Towns' huge fourth quarter, New York came storming back to take home a 106-100 lead and cut its series deficit to 2-1. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 Last year in May, heavy rains caused a huge billboard to collapse, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. —Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 It's been a huge benefit for Dylan to take part in REACH — something he's done since the program got its start in 2019. —Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 27 May 2025 Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for huge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huge
  1. enormous
  2. gigantic
  3. tremendous
  4. vast
  5. massive
  6. giant
  7. colossal
  8. immense
Adjective
  • Beyond these rooms is a meditation space/guest room with an enormous Buddha.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • Like Musk, Venis is obsessed with going to outer space and with using his enormous war chest to build hyperscale data centers to create powerful anti-woke AI systems.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • This gigantic bet-and-get offer is exclusively available to new DraftKings customers who use the code and register today.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • The adaptation takes the game’s hugely engaging story and expands it for the screen, bringing tremendous performances, stunning effects, and impeccably shot action.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 26 May 2025
  • Yet this pittance of revenue from those heliports comes with tremendous costs to New Yorkers.
    — Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • The lander would also need to run on non-rechargeable batteries, because the vast distance to the Sun would make solar panels prohibitively massive.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
  • By running as an NPA, Pizzo hopes to appeal to a vast electorate alienated by both major parties.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Definition of vast
Adjective
  • Earps also made a massive impact off the field, calling out Nike for not selling replica women’s goalkeeper shirts during the World Cup — and winning.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • After their massive breakthrough and worldwide success, all eyes are on Turnstile.
    — Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • Richman sits behind two giant computer monitors atop an enormous desk that’s directly below an even bigger monitor displaying the rough cut.
    — Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
  • For those sorts of people, the news that audio giant JBL has developed a new PartyBox 520 speaker will be music to their ears.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Definition of giant
Adjective
  • Only five of the colossal machines have ever been shipped.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 May 2025
  • Here in this vast sandy landscape (also known as the Empty Quarter), colossal dunes create a breathtaking setting for stargazing — an activity that the resort can organize.
    — Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Definition of colossal
Adjective
  • Despite her immense health challenges, Hind has refused to let her illness define her.
    — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Plants flower on both old and new wood, producing two flushes of blooms with immense staying power.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Definition of immense

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