Gigantic vs. Massive
Difference Between Gigantic and Massive
Gigantic➦
Exceedingly large in size, extent, or amount, especially for its kind
a gigantic toadstool.
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Massive➦
Consisting of or making up a large mass; bulky, heavy, and solid
a massive piece of furniture.
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Gigantic➦
Very great in scope or importance
a gigantic mistake.
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Massive➦
(Physics) Having relatively high mass
a massive particle.
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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).
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Gigantic➦
(slang) Excellent; very good or exciting.
This band is going to be gigantic.
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Massive➦
Large in comparison with the usual amount
a massive dose of a drug.
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Gigantic➦
In the manner of a giant. en
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Massive➦
Affecting a large area of bodily tissue; widespread and severe
massive gangrene.
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Gigantic➦
Of extraordinary size; like a giant.
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Massive➦
(Mineralogy) Lacking internal crystalline structure; amorphous.
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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.
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Massive➦
(Geology) Without internal structure or layers and homogeneous in composition. Used of a rock.
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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
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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.
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Massive➦
Very large or bulky and heavy and solid.
A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs.
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Massive➦
(informal) To a very great extent; total, utter.
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Massive➦
(colloquial) Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!
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Massive➦
Outstanding, beautiful.
Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?
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Massive➦
(medicine) Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.
a massive heart attack
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Massive➦
(physics) Having a large mass.
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Massive➦
Having any mass.
Some bosons are massive while others are massless.
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Massive➦
(geology) Homogeneous, unstructured.
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Massive➦
(mineralogy) Not having an obvious crystalline structure.
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Massive➦
(mineralogy) A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
karst massives in western Georgia
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Massive➦
A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.
Big up to the Croydon massive!
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Massive➦
Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy.
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Massive➦
In mass; not necessarily without a crystalline structure, but having no regular form; as, a mineral occurs massive.
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Massive➦
imposing in size or bulk or solidity;
massive oak doors
Moore's massive sculptures
the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
a monumental scale
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Massive➦
being the same substance throughout;
massive silver
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Massive➦
imposing in scale or scope or degree or power;
massive retaliatory power
a massive increase in oil prices
massive changes
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Massive➦
consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter;
Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets
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