hugely
|huge/ly|
B2
/ˈhjuːdʒli/
(huge)
extremely large
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hugely' originates from the adjective 'huge', which comes from Old French 'ahuge', meaning 'high, lofty'.
Historical Evolution
'ahuge' transformed into the Middle English word 'huge', and eventually became the modern English word 'huge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'high or lofty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely large or great'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
to a very great extent; extremely.
The movie was hugely successful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 18:14