Huge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈhyüj/

Meaning & Definition of Huge

Huge (adjective)

  1. very large or extensive
  2. of great size or area
  3. great in scale or degree

Huge (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "the old stadium was replaced by a huge new one that seats 100,000 spectators"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Huge

The most common words with a similar meaning to Huge:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Huge

Words with the opposite meaning of Huge:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Huge

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Huge

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Huge

Inflections: huger, hugest

Derived words: hugely (adverb), hugeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Huge

Middle English, from Old French ahuge

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Huge

Frequently Asked Questions about Huge

What does "Huge" mean?

"Huge" means very large or extensive. As an adjective, it is defined as: very large or extensive.

What is another word for "Huge"?

Other words for "Huge" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and enormous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Huge" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Huge"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Huge". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.

What is the opposite of "Huge"?

Antonyms of "Huge" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Huge" in a sentence?

Examples of "Huge" in a sentence: "the old stadium was replaced by a huge new one that seats 100,000 spectators".

Is "Huge" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Huge" is an adjective.

Is "Huge" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Huge" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Huge"?

"Huge" is pronounced /ˈhyüj/.