Hugest: meaning, definitions and examples
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hugest
[ ˈhjuːdʒɪst ]
descriptive size
The term 'hugest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'huge'. It describes something that is the largest in size or extent among a group of subjects. 'Hugest' is often used to emphasize the immensity or vastness of objects, places, or even abstract concepts. It can be used to compare multiple entities, highlighting that one surpasses the others in size. Although 'hugest' is commonly understood, some language purists argue that 'largest' is a more proper term in formal contexts.
Synonyms
greatest, immense, largest, vastest.
Examples of usage
- This is the hugest mountain I've ever seen.
- He has the hugest collection of stamps.
- The hugest building in the city attracts many tourists.
- She made the hugest mistake of her career.
Translations
Translations of the word "hugest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maior
- imenso
- colossal
🇮🇳 सबसे बड़ा
- विशाल
- बहुत बड़ा
🇩🇪 größter
- riesig
- kolossal
🇮🇩 terbesar
- raksasa
- sangat besar
🇺🇦 найбільший
- величезний
- колосальний
🇵🇱 największy
- olbrzymi
- kolosalny
🇯🇵 最大の (saidai no)
- 巨大な (kyodai na)
- とてつもない (totetsumonai)
🇫🇷 le plus grand
- immense
- colossal
🇪🇸 el más grande
- inmenso
- colosal
🇹🇷 en büyük
- devasa
- kocaman
🇰🇷 가장 큰 (gajang keun)
- 거대한 (geodaehan)
- 막대한 (makdaehan)
🇸🇦 الأكبر (al'akbar)
- هائل (hayil)
- ضخم (dakhm)
🇨🇿 největší
- obrovský
- kolosální
🇸🇰 najväčší
- obrovský
- kolosálny
🇨🇳 最大的 (zuìdà de)
- 巨大的 (jùdà de)
- 庞大的 (pángdà de)
🇸🇮 največji
- ogromen
- kolosalni
🇮🇸 stærsti
- risastór
- gríðarstór
🇰🇿 ең үлкен
- алып
- колоссальді
🇬🇪 მხოლოდ ყველაზე დიდი (mkholod qvelaze didi)
- უზარმაზარი (uzarmazari)
- კოლოსალური (kolosaluri)
🇦🇿 ən böyük
- nəhəng
- kolossal
🇲🇽 el más grande
- inmenso
- colosal
Etymology
The word 'huge' originates from the Middle French term 'uge', which means 'enormous' or 'immense'. The transition to English happened around the late 14th century. The superlative form 'hugest' emerges from the addition of the superlative suffix '-est' to 'huge'. Over time, 'huge' has become an integral part of the English lexicon, frequently used to describe things of considerable size or extent. The usage of 'hugest' can be traced back through various Shakespearean texts and other literary works, emphasizing its longevity and acceptance in the language. Although alternative superlative forms like 'largest' exist, 'hugest' retains its place in everyday conversation and informal contexts, particularly to convey a sense of impact or emotional weight when discussing size.