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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But the technical accomplishments of the flight—as spelled out in the late-breaking “Return to the Moon”—were massive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A combined company would also have to integrate complex union seniority lists; harmonize a massive fleet, which comprises both Boeing and Airbus jets; and face a web of co-branded card programs offered by each airline.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

A top concern is the years-long debt crisis in China's massive property sector, which began in 2020 and has spooked consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Since then, the industry has drawn a massive wave of financial investment which has left many investors and observers sceptical.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

His white dress shirt screams for dear life as it struggles to maintain its integrity around his massive form.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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