Learn how to use the comparative “huger” and superlative “hugest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “hugest”?

The comparative form of “hugest” is “huger”.

Example

The blue whale is huger than any other animal.

Example

Her house is huger than mine.

What is the superlative form of “hugest”?

The superlative form of “hugest” is “hugest”.

Example

The blue whale is the hugest animal on Earth.

Example

Her mansion is the hugest house in the neighborhood.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with huge, huger, and hugest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more huge' and 'most huge' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, huger and hugest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Huge does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: HugeHuger Superlative: HugeHugest

Expressions with similar meanings to “huger”

Used to describe something that is bigger in size or scale

Example

The larger box can hold more items.

Used to emphasize the immense size of something

Example

The giant sequoia trees are a sight to behold.

Used to describe something that is extremely large

Example

The elephant has an enormous appetite.

Expressions with similar meanings to “hugest”

Similar to hugest, this emphasizes the biggest size or scale

Example

The largest country in the world is Russia.

Used to describe something that is the most significant or important

Example

His greatest achievement was winning the Nobel Prize.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of size

Example

The most enormous dinosaur ever discovered is the Argentinosaurus.

Using than with comparative “huger”

When using the comparative form huger to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His house is huger than mine." Here, than is used to show that the size of 'his' house is greater than the size of 'mine'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“huger” and “hugest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Animals

    The blue whale is huger than any other animal.

    The blue whale is huger than any other animal.

  • 2Buildings

    Her mansion is the hugest house in the neighborhood.

    Her mansion is the hugest house in the neighborhood.

  • 3Landscapes

    The Grand Canyon is one of the hugest natural wonders in the world.

    The Grand Canyon is one of the hugest natural wonders in the world.

  • 4Collections

    The museum has the hugest collection of ancient artifacts.

    The museum has the hugest collection of ancient artifacts.

  • 5Achievements

    Winning the championship was his hugest accomplishment.

    Winning the championship was his hugest accomplishment.

Related idioms and phrases

Elephant in the room

An obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about

Example

The issue of climate change is the elephant in the room during political debates.

In the blink of an eye

Something that happens very quickly or suddenly

Example

The car accident happened in the blink of an eye.

Bigger fish to fry

To have more important or pressing matters to attend to

Example

I can't worry about that small issue right now, I have bigger fish to fry.

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