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

Scientists and town officials on Nantucket are still trying to figure out what to do about a humongous dead whale that washed up on the Massachusetts island on Sunday. —Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 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

For his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Nolan led a humongous, 91-day shoot. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

The open floor plan includes a double-height foyer with a floating staircase and a humongous Corten steel fireplace with a marble hearth that stands between the living and dining rooms. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of huge + monstrous

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above