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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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 This war has been a disaster for them, frightening away foreign investors, tourists and talent and burdening them with a future of huge new defense bills to deter Iran after the United States is gone. —Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026 Thursday was a huge day for football fans. —Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 The huge leap for Bell — figuratively and literally — came this season. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026 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
  • The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
  • The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • Yeah, add that to the long list of unsupported claims about these vaccines that have ranged from various anti-vaxxers asserting that the vaccines will turn you into a gigantic magnet to attributing seemingly every celebrity illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic to the COVID-19 vaccines.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • There on the screen, staring back at me, are two gigantic black eyes and a mischievous smile stitched on a massive, crocheted head — features of the mysterious, endlessly cheeky mask that has become Chuyin’s signature.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors, too.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • The tunnel was built after careful planning and executed with tremendous effort.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Definition of tremendous
Adjective
  • The choice is vast, yet experienced brokers are quick to point out that specifications alone rarely determine a successful charter.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
  • But that’s not how mob boss Semion Bogoyavich (Victor Ptak), who controls a vast criminal network, operates.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Definition of vast
Adjective
  • The Sun managed to hang with the Aces for a half despite the massive experience gap between the teams, but the young squad fell apart late in its 98-69 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena.
    — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
  • The outlet consistently awards UCSB the top spot for its massive social scene, access to bars and Greek life.
    — Bethany Brown, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Definition of giant
Adjective
  • But the best way to get to the heart of this colossal place is to learn about the Grand Canyon’s role as a major sacred site to Native Americans.
    — Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
  • At the center lies a colossal 18,000-square-foot contemporary mansion designed by acclaimed architect Arturo Ponce de Leon and built by MCA.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Definition of colossal
Adjective
  • Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
  • In her role as steward to this wide swath of material culture, Montagu has been working through pieces long kept in storage, and has been able to reconstruct details and preserve items with immense cultural value for future generations.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Definition of immense

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