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

  • (..) I love you. Daddy." Goodbye, Max. Come on. According to Max's journal... ...we're here in this giant air pocket that's surrounded by lava. And during periods of intense seismic activity... - Like the one we're in now. - That's right. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth