Huge

/hjuːdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
The elephant at the zoo was huge, towering over all the other animals.
Extremely significant or important.
Winning the championship was a huge achievement for the team.
Impressive or remarkable.
They made a huge impact on the community with their charitable work.
Very intense or extreme.
She felt a huge sense of relief after passing the exam.

Etymology

Middle English 'huge' from Old French 'uge', from Latin 'hugenus' meaning 'of great size'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

huge deal
An important or significant matter.
huge fan
An enthusiast or admirer of someone or something.
huge mistake
A significant error or blunder.

Related Words

gigantic
Extremely large or massive.
colossal
Very large or great; enormous.

Slang Meanings

Very impressive or great.
That party was huge!
Of significant impact or consequence.
Getting that job was a huge win for him.