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

  • (..) You suck your thumb? Where are we? What the heck is going on? What do you think? Take it easy. -Who built a forest? -Don't be alarmed, giant freaks. While you were asleep, we simply took you to our little corner of heaven. Welcome to Madagascar. -Mada-who-ah? (..)
    2005 Madagascar
  • (..) et cetera. Hooray, everybody. He's got style. What is he, like, king of the guinea pigs? I think it's a squirrel. Welcome, giant pansies. Please feel free to bask in my glow. -Definitely a squirrel. -Yep. Squirrel. We thank you with enormous gratitude for chasing away the foosa. (..)
    2005 Madagascar