Definition of GIGANTIC

gigantic

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
    • "a gigantic redwood"
    • "gigantic disappointment"

Adj

  • Very large.
  • Excellent; very good or exciting.
  • In the manner of a giant.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.

Synonyms

gigantesque, mammoth

Scrabble Score: 12

gigantic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gigantic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gigantic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

gigantic is a valid Words With Friends word