gigantic

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Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. adjective so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

mammoth

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