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massive

/ˈmæs.ɪv/

noun

Meaning

  • A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.

    "karst massives in western Georgia"

  • A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.

    "Big up to the Croydon massive!"

adjective

Meaning

  • Very large in size or extent

    "Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."

  • Very large or bulky and heavy and solid

    "A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."

  • To a very great extent; total, utter.

  • Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.

    "Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"

  • Outstanding, beautiful

    "Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"

  • Affecting a large portion of the body, or severe.

    "a massive heart attack"

  • Having a large mass

  • (of a particle) Possessing mass.

    "Some bosons are massive while others are massless."

  • Homogenous, unstructured

Synonyms

colossal,
enormous,
gargantuan,
giant,
gigantic,
great,
huge,
mahoosive,
titanic,
awesome,
excellent,
stupendous,
super,
consequential,
meaningful,
overwhelming,
significant,
weighty,
bulky,
heavy,
hefty,
substantial,
weighty