gigantic — extremely large in size or extent; huge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large in size or extent; huge
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's gigantic purse contains everything except what she's looking for.
- The company made a gigantic investment in renewable energy.
- He has a gigantic appetite but a tiny stomach capacity.
gigantic
ADJECTIVE[/dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/]
extremely large in size or extent; huge
A gigantic whale swam beside the small research boat.
The gigantic mountain towered above the tiny village.
The explorers admired a gigantic tree before entering a gigantic city.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'gigante' and Latin 'gigans', both derived from Greek 'gigas' meaning 'giant'. The Greek word likely comes from the same root as 'gignesthai' meaning 'to be born', referencing the mythological giants of ancient Greek tradition.
Breakdown
gigant- (giant) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = gigantic
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📝Examples
“My mom's gigantic purse contains everything except what she's looking for.”
“The company made a gigantic investment in renewable energy.”
“He has a gigantic appetite but a tiny stomach capacity.”
“The gigantic billboard dominated the city skyline.”
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