gigantic
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gigantic
- /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ UK
- /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ Canada, US
- [d͡ʒaɪˈɡɛəntɪk] Canada, US
Rhymes with -æntɪk
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.
adjective more gigantic · most gigantic · gigantick
- Very large. 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;
- Excellent; very good or exciting. This band is going to be gigantic.
- In the manner of a giant.
Similar: gigantesque
