hugely — To an extremely large degree; enormously or immensely. Used to emphasize the great extent or magnitude of something.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: To an extremely large degree; enormously or immensely. Used to emphasize the great extent or magnitude of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuːdʒli/
Example Sentences
- The new policy has been hugely controversial among students.
- My cat is hugely disappointed that I bought the cheaper cat food.
- She was hugely relieved when she found her lost phone in the refrigerator.
hugely
ADVERB[/ˈhjuːdʒli/]
To an extremely large degree; enormously or immensely. Used to emphasize the great extent or magnitude of something.
To an extremely large degree; enormously or immensely. Used to emphasize the great extent or magnitude of something.
What once was cruelly harsh is now hugely and truly kind!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the adjective 'huge' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Huge' comes from 13th century Old French 'ahuge' meaning enormous or vast.
Breakdown
huge (enormous, vast) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The new policy has been hugely controversial among students.”
“My cat is hugely disappointed that I bought the cheaper cat food.”
“She was hugely relieved when she found her lost phone in the refrigerator.”
“The project has been hugely time-consuming.”
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