massive (마-시브 (강세: 마)) — extremely large in size, amount, or degree
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large in size, amount, or degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæsɪv/
Korean meaning: 크기, 양, 정도가 극도로 큰
Korean pronunciation: 마-시브 (강세: 마)
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my test score was massive - she jumped higher than a basketball player!
- The company made massive profits this year thanks to their new product.
- There was a massive traffic jam because everyone stopped to look at the celebrity's massive car.
massive
ADJECTIVE//ˈmæsɪv//
extremely large in size, amount, or degree
Standing beside it, he realizes just how massive it really is.
A massive MASS — so big it's IVY trying to cover it all.(MASS + IVY → A MASS so enormous that IVY has been climbing it for decades and still hasn't covered it)
Massive and passive — until pushed into aggressive.
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Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'massif'에서 유래. '덩어리, 고체 덩어리'를 의미하는 라틴어 'massa'가 어원이다. 마치 거대한 바위 덩어리처럼 압도적인 크기를 표현하게 되었다.
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📝Examples
“My mom's reaction to my test score was massive - she jumped higher than a basketball player!”
“The company made massive profits this year thanks to their new product.”
“There was a massive traffic jam because everyone stopped to look at the celebrity's massive car.”
“The government announced massive support for small businesses.”
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