hugely

adverb

Definition of hugelynext
1
as in extremely
to a great degree hugely mistaken about the character of the people he had rented the house to

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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree this donation has added hugely to the library's collection of music manuscripts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugely
  1. extremely
  2. highly
  3. incredibly
  4. greatly
  5. very
  6. terribly
  7. much
  8. too
Adverb
  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Additionally, antibiotic treatments can also greatly impact the environment.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Whereas cases of the STI in newborns increased by 30% annually in recent years — greatly alarming public health experts — the upward trend has decelerated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Here’s the latest: Ventura County’s Mountain Fire expanded in size on Wednesday after powerful Santa Ana winds came into contact with very dry air.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.
    Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • That part of Musselman’s plans will take much longer than a few months — and more compelling proof of concept than a couple of exhibition wins — to take hold.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Hamptons often makes headlines for its splashy, brand-new mansions with Himalayan salt rooms and bowling alleys in the basements, but some of the South Fork’s most impressive and coveted properties are much simpler, more free-spirited, and happily rooted in the past.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of much
Adverb
  • The legislature approved the bill in late March and a few weeks later overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said the bill advanced too quickly and that there should be a testing period before fully autonomous vehicles are allowed to drive in the state.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of too
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