Definitions and Examples of huge, gigantic, enormous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Extremely large in size or amount.
Example
The elephant was huge and towered over the other animals at the zoo.
Of immense size or proportions; colossal.
Example
The statue of liberty is a gigantic monument that stands tall in New York City.
Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Example
The new shopping mall has an enormous parking lot that can accommodate thousands of cars.
Key Differences: huge vs gigantic vs enormous
- 1Huge refers to something that is very large in size or amount, but it can still be measured or compared to other things.
- 2Gigantic describes something that is so large that it is almost unbelievable or impossible to comprehend.
- 3Enormous refers to something that is very large in size, quantity, or extent, and it may imply a sense of awe or admiration.
Effective Usage of huge, gigantic, enormous
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the size of objects such as buildings, animals, or vehicles.
- 2Comparing Sizes: Use these antonyms to compare the sizes of different objects or to emphasize the difference in size.
- 3Expressing Emotions: Use these antonyms to express emotions such as surprise, admiration, or shock.
Remember this!
The antonyms of diminutive are huge, gigantic, and enormous. These antonyms describe something that is very large in size, opposite to something that is small or tiny. Use them to describe objects, compare sizes, or express emotions such as surprise, admiration, or shock.