massive

[mas-iv] / ˈmæs ɪv /

ADJECTIVE

large

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big colossal enormous extensive gargantuan gigantic grand great heavy hefty huge immense imposing impressive mammoth monumental substantial towering tremendous vast

WEAK

bulky cracking cumbersome cumbrous elephantine gross hulking mighty monster mountainous ponderous prodigious solid stately titanic unwieldy walloping weighty whopping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common dwarfed inconsequential insignificant limited little miniature miniscule minor minute narrow poor short slight small teeny tiny trivial unimportant unimposing unimpressive weak

Example Sentences

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Cochrane was cast following a massive undertaking by HBO to find young actors for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Rachel Powderly from Edwards Solicitors described the legal action as "massive and unprecedented".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Booking massive financial losses, the company faced bankruptcy, leading the German government to step in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That’s a stark contrast with Shein, which has been accused of overworking and underpaying its workers and of being a massive industry polluter.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The iconic round face of the panda is not chubbiness; it’s due to massive cheek muscles.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

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