# humongous

/hjuˈmɔŋɡəs/ (US) · /hjuːmˈɒŋɡəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/humongous
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

extremely large or big. It is a very informal way to describe something that is much bigger than normal.

For teachers: extremely large or vast in size.

## Examples

- The new stadium is absolutely humongous.
- The company's new headquarters is a humongous building that took three years to finish.
- While the initial investment seemed modest, the final cost of the project turned out to be a humongous sum that strained the city's entire annual budget.

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