gigantesque

American  

[jahy-gan-tesk] / ˌdʒaɪ gænˈtɛsk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of gigantesque

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

Example Sentences

“This is a gigantesque challenge, so it is essential to coordinate and optimize the logistic chains, put in place new routes, and avoid, as much as possible, the bottlenecks.”

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022

“This is a gigantesque challenge, so it is essential to coordinate and optimise the logistic chains, put in place new routes, and avoid, as much as possible, bottlenecks.”

From Reuters • May 12, 2022

The gigantesque floral graces of Auguste Renoir whose canvases are glowing bouquets of drapery, decoration, tinted flesh.

From Time Magazine Archive

How many cars must be sold in order to re-enter this gigantesque publicity?

From Time Magazine Archive

There was something, too, in its order, by which it resembled the gigantesque features of the old Greek master.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 by Various