gigantic

CEFRC1

/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Extremely large in size or amount.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Excellent; very good or exciting.

Examples

  • A gigantic bird came flying toward him.

  • The bureaucrats maintain solid ties with the gigantic corporations.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. In the manner of a giant.

  2. Very large.

More examples

In context

  • This band is going to be gigantic.

  • It is in solitude that the imagination exercises its gigantic power; and where are a woman's feelings nurtured but in solitude?

  • Thou Genius of the place (this most renowned Ile) Which livedst long before the All-earth-drowning Flood, Whilst yet the world did swarme with her Gigantick brood;

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.