humongous

adjective

hu·​mon·​gous hyü-ˈməŋ-gəs 

yü-, 

-ˈmäŋ-

variants or less commonly humungous

hyü-ˈməŋ-gəs 

: extremely large : huge

a humongous building

humongous amounts of money

Synonyms of humongous

• huge
• gigantic
• giant
• enormous
• vast
• massive
• tremendous
• colossal
• mammoth
• immense
• monumental
• astronomical

Examples of humongous in a Sentence

a humongous dish of ice cream

I'm sleepy because I ate a humongous lunch.

Recent Examples on the Web

While such a family delivered equally humongous dividends of pleasure, his reading time had taken a hit. —CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

The estate’s defining feature, however, is its humongous party and recreation barn that’s jam-packed with a heated indoor pool and spa, a regulation-sized basketball court, a gym, a golf room, and an entertainment lounge with a stone fireplace and full kitchen. —Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025

Paddy: But in addition to the humongous truffle, the German contact wanted additional high [00:15:00] quality fungi, which Tvo would need to source from a seller. —Outside Online, 26 Nov. 2025

One of my favorite holiday memories growing up here is grabbing that humongous Thanksgiving paper off the driveway and stealing all the pages filled with countless silly (and thoughtful) creations, then picking my favorites. —Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of huge + monstrous

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above