gigantesque

[ jahy-gan-tesk ]

adjective

1. of a huge or gigantic size; of or suited to a giant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gigantesque¹

1815–25; < French < Italian gigantesco, equivalent to gigante giant + -esco -esque

Example Sentences

Sa voix, qui tait enroue et faible, contrastait singulirement avec sa stature presque gigantesque.

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The word which to us best recalls such gigantesque idiocy is the word "mafficking."

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In a city like ours, every thing should be in keeping, and the predominant principle should be the gigantesque.

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A certain grandeur of movement alone can preserve its gigantesque quality and impression of power.

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Everything about this great composer was gigantesque, as became a giant.

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