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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Bullish investors see massive upside in Tesla stock linked to autonomous taxi services.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

"It was a massive shock, I couldn't even say the word cancer, I couldn't process it," said the now mum-of-three.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The lawyer said he hoped the massive verdict would serve as a wake-up call for the department and the city as more lawsuits pile up over less-lethal weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The company notes that it’s operating in a dynamic landscape, with streaming continuing to take share from linear TV and technology allowing for a massive increase in video content from a variety of sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In this new age of Cold War and massive bombs, Americans had better start building shelters in their basements and backyards.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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