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gigantic

gi·gan·tic

UK/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ US/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ fairly common slang

adjective

1.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

  • “a gigantic redwood”
  • “gigantic disappointment”
  • “a mammoth ship”
  • “a mammoth multinational corporation”
Synonyms
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • gigantic jet

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