HUMONGOUS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

humongous

adjective

hyü-ˈməŋ-gəs

variants also humungous

Definition of humongous

as in huge

unusually large I'm sleepy because I ate a humongous lunch

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Recent Examples of humongous Collectively, the tech high-flyers are sporting a humongous multiple of 38, and the Interactive template reckons those PEs are due for a tumble. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 21 May 2026 The humongous helipad that first caught Devaney’s attention remains in place, extending into Biscayne Bay. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 Everything in the movie, from the chomping shark attacks that churn up the waves with Hawaiian Punch foam to the way a humongous great white meets her fate at the end, takes an obvious page from Steven Spielberg’s gambits and techniques. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 Perhaps Houben caught Paul’s entry into the Milan Speed Skating Stadium, surrounded by an entourage a half-dozen deep, including two humongous security guards and a guy filming his every move. — Sean Gregory, Time, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humongous

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Adjective

Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Last year was marked by an era of Hollywood belt-tightening, after some gigantic box office duds and some production moving out of Los Angeles.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Christopher Nolan’s passionate love affair with the Premium Large Format moviegoing experience peaks with The Odyssey, a gigantic undertaking that marks the first feature shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Pop these on, plug them into your phone or laptop, and boom – an instant giant display for your eyes only.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Cyclops Odysseus’s wittiest ploy in Homer’s tale concerns him and his men’s escape from the clutches of Polyphemus, the giant cyclops (and son of Poseidon).

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of giant

Adjective

Manchester, meanwhile, faced enormous challenges in its comeback, from high levels of poverty and unemployment to poor education and crumbling infrastructure.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
This has enormous implications for how wars start, end, and are waged.

— Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

Beijing did not have to fire a shot, spend vast sums or use up political capital.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Severe droughts and searing heat across vast swathes of southern Europe destroyed large parts of the olive oil harvest, culminating in a dizzying price rally that shocked industry veterans and consumers alike.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of vast

Adjective

County officials are asking the board for the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority to approve a resolution authorizing the authority to issue bonds for the massive project that could take a decade to complete.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The potential spread of massive water and electricity-consuming data centers into Florida has sparked fierce opposition from thousands of residents and drawn dividing lines between its most powerful politicians.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of massive

Adjective

That kind of mass results in a tremendous gravitational force that pushes in on the sun’s core to the tune of over 500 billion pounds per square inch.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
San Diego has devoted tremendous effort and resources to addressing homelessness, and many dedicated people work every day to help those in need.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of tremendous

Adjective

Production designer Ruth De Jong’s colossal sets (the city of Troy is especially impressive) and Ellen Mirojnick’s costumes, drawn from both history and myth, add to the immersive feel of the storytelling.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
In fact, Gabrielle and Katerina attribute the restaurant’s early colossal success to a Los Angeles Times review.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of colossal

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