giant

Definition

  • noun: a legendary humanlike being of great stature and strength
  • noun: a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person
  • adjective: very large
  • synonyms: colossal, gigantic, vast

Examples

  • The company has become a 'giant' of the automotive industry. [=it has become very large and successful]

  • a big baby who grew up to be a 'giant' of a man [=a very large man]

  • a 'giant' photograph/machine/wrestler

Movie quotes

  • (..) Harry, Oscorps has been under intense public scrutiny in the wake of Dr. Connors' recent breach of trust. You mean, people are pisssed off because he tried to turn everyone in N.Y city into giant lizards? Given that... all the animal hybrid program he was involved in were destroyed... (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2