Definitions

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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Planetary systems develop from massive disks of gas and dust surrounding young stars.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

This is partially because social media is now also a massive part of the equation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

However, regional grid operator PJM Interconnection conducted studies suggesting the plant might not be able to fully connect to the grid until 2031, given a massive backlog of new energy projects and necessary transmission upgrades.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Now men and boys are facing their own heightened images of perfection: sharp jawlines, massive muscles, glowing skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Karly leans back on her chair and fakes a massive yawn.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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