What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
humongous
Example
The humongous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. [humongous: adjective]
Example
The company made a humongous profit this quarter. [humongous: adjective]
enormous
Example
The enormous skyscraper dominated the city skyline. [enormous: adjective]
Example
The project required an enormous amount of time and effort. [enormous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enormous is more commonly used than humongous in everyday language and is more versatile in terms of formality and context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between humongous and enormous?
Enormous is more formal than humongous and is more commonly used in academic or professional contexts. However, both words can be used in informal or colloquial speech depending on the context.
