humongous
word
Definition
Extremely large; much bigger than normal. Often used in an exaggerated or playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful word; choose 'huge' or 'enormous' for more formal contexts. Common to describe food ("humongous burger"), objects, or amounts. Sometimes written "humungous." Avoid in academic or serious writing.
Spanish: enorme - gigantescoPortuguese (BR): enorme - gigantescoPortuguese (PT): enorme - gigantescoChinese (Simplified): 巨大的 - 庞大的Chinese (Traditional): 巨大的 - 龐大的Hindi: बहुत बड़ा - विशालArabic: ضخم للغاية - هائل
Example Sentences
That is a humongous pizza!
basic
The elephant's ears are humongous.
basic
She made a humongous mistake on the exam.
basic
Whoa, that roller coaster is humongous—I can't believe people ride it!
natural
My backpack was so humongous that it barely fit in the car.
natural
That new TV is humongous—it takes up half the wall!
natural