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gigantic
adjective · Say it: jy-GAN-tik
What it means
Foundationextremely big
We built a gigantic sandcastle on the beach with towers and a moat.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- enormous
- giant
- huge
- massive
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- miniature
- minute
- tiny
More examples
- A gigantic oak tree stands in the middle of the park.
Where the word comes from
From Latin 'gigas', meaning giant.
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