Massive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæs.ɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Massive is an adjective meaning (general) Very large in size or extent.
Meaning
(general) Very large in size or extent.
More Meanings
- Substantial in mass; bulky, heavy and solid.
- (informal) To a very great extent; total, utter.
- (colloquial) Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
- (colloquial, informal, Ireland) Outstanding, beautiful.
- (medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.
- (physics, of a particle) Having any mass.
- (geology) Homogeneous, unstructured.
Example Sentences
The Enlightenment involved massive shifts in many areas of Western thought.
A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs.
Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive.
Notwithstanding Catherine's assurances, I was apprehensive about meeting Denys, worried that I would come off as a massive idiot […]
Word Forms
- massives
Synonyms for massive
Depending on context, synonyms include bulky, heavy, hefty, substantial, weighty, colossal.
Antonyms for massive
Common opposites include insubstantial, light, dwarf, little, microscopic, midget.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include big, large, heavy, monumental, monolithic, solid.
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