Gigantic
/dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
Definitions
Extremely large or great.
/dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
Extremely large; huge.
The whale was a gigantic creature.
💡 Simply: Think of a really, REALLY big thing, like bigger than a house or a car – that's gigantic! Imagine a really tall slide or a really big cookie.
👶 For kids: Super, super big!
More Examples
The company made a gigantic profit this year.
The artist painted a gigantic mural on the wall.
How It's Used
"A gigantic skyscraper dominates the skyline."
"Scientists discovered a gigantic asteroid on a collision course with Earth."
"The hero faced a gigantic challenge."
From French *gigantesque* (16th century), from Italian *gigantesco*, from *gigante* 'giant,' from Latin *gigās* 'giant,' from Greek *gigas*.
The word 'gigantic' has been used since the late 16th century, initially referring to something resembling a giant in size or scale, and subsequently, to anything extraordinarily large.
Memory tip
Imagine a giant. Gigantic things are like something a giant would have.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: gigās