Main Entry:

huge

Pronunciation:

\ˈhyüj, ˈyüj\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

hug·er; hug·est

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old French ahuge

Date:

12th century

: very large or extensive: as a: of great size or area b: great in scale or degree <a huge deficit> c: great in scope or character <a dancer of huge talent>

synonyms see enormous

— huge·ly adverb

— huge·ness noun