leviathan — a very large sea monster; something very large and powerful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very large sea monster; something very large and powerful
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪˈvaɪəθən/
Example Sentences
- My boss's ego is a real leviathan - it takes up the entire office!
- Amazon has grown into a commercial leviathan that dominates online retail.
- The government bureaucracy was a leviathan that moved slower than a sleepy turtle.
leviathan
NOUN[/lɪˈvaɪəθən/]
a very large sea monster; something very large and powerful
a colossal sea serpent with glowing eyes rises from the churning dark waters near a small fishing boat. Its massive head towers above the vessel as water cascades from its enormous body. The tiny boat rocks violently in the creature's wake as sailors scramble in terror. Several fishermen point upward at the beast while others grab onto ropes to avoid falling overboard. Storm clouds swirl overhead as lightning illuminates the creature's immense scale. a very large sea monster demonstrating something very large and powerful
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Hebrew 'livyathan' meaning 'twisted' or 'coiled', referring to a massive sea monster in the Bible. The word passed through Greek and Latin before entering English.
Breakdown
From Hebrew root 'lavah' (to twist/coil) + '-than' (suffix indicating a creature or being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss's ego is a real leviathan - it takes up the entire office!”
“Amazon has grown into a commercial leviathan that dominates online retail.”
“The government bureaucracy was a leviathan that moved slower than a sleepy turtle.”
“The oil tanker was a steel leviathan cutting through the waves.”
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