Gigantic vs. Massive — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Gigantic and Massive
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Gigantic
Exceedingly large in size, extent, or amount, especially for its kind
A gigantic toadstool.
Massive
Consisting of or making up a large mass; bulky, heavy, and solid
A massive piece of furniture.
Gigantic
Very great in scope or importance
A gigantic mistake.
Massive
(Physics) Having relatively high mass
A massive particle.
Gigantic
Very large.
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Massive
Large or imposing, as in quantity, scope, degree, intensity, or scale
"Local defense must be reinforced by the further deterrent of massive retaliatory power" (John Foster Dulles).
Gigantic
(slang) Excellent; very good or exciting.
This band is going to be gigantic.
Massive
Large in comparison with the usual amount
A massive dose of a drug.
Gigantic
In the manner of a giant. en
Massive
Affecting a large area of bodily tissue; widespread and severe
Massive gangrene.
Gigantic
Of extraordinary size; like a giant.
Massive
(Mineralogy) Lacking internal crystalline structure; amorphous.
Gigantic
Such as a giant might use, make, or cause; immense; tremendous; extraordinarly; as, gigantic deeds; gigantic wickedness.
When descends on the AtlanticThe giganticStrom wind of the equinox.
Massive
(Geology) Without internal structure or layers and homogeneous in composition. Used of a rock.
Gigantic
So exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth;
A gigantic redwood
Gigantic disappointment
A mammoth ship
A mammoth multinational corporation
Massive
Very large in size or extent.
Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive.
The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought.
Massive
Very large or bulky and heavy and solid.
A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs.
Massive
(informal) To a very great extent; total, utter.
Massive
(colloquial) Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!
Massive
Outstanding, beautiful.
Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?
Massive
(medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.
A massive heart attack
Massive
(physics) Having a large mass.
Massive
Having any mass.
Some bosons are massive while others are massless.
Massive
(geology) Homogeneous, unstructured.
Massive
(mineralogy) Not having an obvious crystalline structure.
Massive
(mineralogy) A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
Karst massives in western Georgia
Massive
A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.
Big up to the Croydon massive!
Massive
Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy.
Massive
In mass; not necessarily without a crystalline structure, but having no regular form; as, a mineral occurs massive.
Massive
Imposing in size or bulk or solidity;
Massive oak doors
Moore's massive sculptures
The monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
A monumental scale
Massive
Being the same substance throughout;
Massive silver
Massive
Imposing in scale or scope or degree or power;
Massive retaliatory power
A massive increase in oil prices
Massive changes
Massive
Consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter;
Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets
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