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View usage for: (mæsɪv) 1. adjectiveSomething that is massive is very large in size, quantity, or extent. [emphasis] There was evidence of massive fraud. ...massive air attacks. The scale of the problem is massive. ...a massive steam boat. Synonyms: huge, great, big, heavy More Synonyms of massive massively adverb ...a massively popular game. Interest rates will rise massively. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a medical condition as massive, you mean that it is extremely serious. He died six weeks later of a massive heart attack. massive in British English (ˈmæsɪv) adjective1. (of objects) large in mass; bulky, heavy, and usually solid 2. impressive or imposing in quality, degree, or scope massive grief 3. relatively intensive or large; considerable a massive dose 4. pathology affecting a large area of the body a massive cancer 5. geologya. (of igneous rocks) having no stratification, cleavage, etc; homogeneous b. (of sedimentary rocks) arranged in thick poorly defined strata 6. mineralogy without obvious crystalline structure noun7. slang a group of friends or associates; gang the Staines massive Derived forms massively (ˈmassively) adverb massiveness (ˈmassiveness) noun Word origin C15: from French massif, from masse massmassive in American English (ˈmæsɪv) adjective1. a. forming or consisting of a large mass; big and solid; bulky; ponderous b. larger or greater than normal a massive dose of medicine 2. large and imposing or impressive; of considerable magnitude 3. large-scale; extensive massive retaliation 4. Geologya. homogeneous in structure, without stratification, foliation, etc. massive rock formations b. occurring in thick beds, without minor joints and lamination ; said of some stratified rocks 5. Medicine heavy and of wide extent massive hemorrhage 6. Mineralogy irregular in form, though occasionally crystalline in internal structure SIMILAR WORDS: ˈheavy Derived forms massively (ˈmassively) adverb massiveness (ˈmassiveness) noun Word origin Fr massif, with change of suffix (see -ive), for OFr massiz < VL * massiceus < L massa, mass Examples of 'massive' in a sentencemassive In other languagesmassive British English: massive / ˈmæsɪv/ ADJECTIVE Something that is massive is very large in size. A massive fire destroyed their home. - American English: massive
- Arabic: ضَخمٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: enorme
- Chinese: 大规模的
- Croatian: golem
- Czech: obrovský
- Danish: massiv
- Dutch: enorm
- European Spanish: masivo
- Finnish: massiivinen
- French: massif
- German: enorm
- Greek: μαζικός
- Italian: enorme
- Japanese: どっしりした
- Korean: 크고 무거운
- Norwegian: massiv
- Polish: masywny
- European Portuguese: enorme
- Romanian: masiv
- Russian: массивный
- Latin American Spanish: masivo
- Swedish: massiv
- Thai: ใหญ่โต
- Turkish: ağır
- Ukrainian: масивний
- Vietnamese: to lớn
Chinese translation of 'massive' adj - (= huge)
- [amount, increase]
巨大的 (jùdà de) - [explosion]
大规(規)模的 (dàguīmó de)
- [heart attack, haemorrhage]
严(嚴)重的 (yánzhòng de) - (inf, emphatic)
极(極)大的 (jí dà de)
Definition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms imposing solid impressive extensive monster stellar (informal) hulking ginormous (informal) humongous or humungous (informal) supersize Opposites little , small , minute, light , tiny , thin , slight , petty , trivial , frail Additional synonymsDefinition of great or considerable size, weight, number, or capacity Australia's a big country. Synonyms large, great, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, considerable, substantial, extensive, immense, spacious, gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, bulky, burly, colossal, stellar (informal), prodigious, hulking, ponderous, voluminous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), sizable or sizeable, supersize Definition very large and massive, esp. so as to be unwieldy a bulky man with balding hair Synonyms large, big, huge, heavy, massive, enormous, substantial, immense, mega (slang), very large, mammoth, colossal, cumbersome, weighty, hulking, unwieldy, ponderous, voluminous, unmanageable, elephantine, massy, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very large in size A colossal statue stands in the square.The task they face is colossal. Synonyms huge, massive, vast, enormous, immense, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Additional synonymsDefinition like an elephant, esp. in being huge, clumsy, or ponderous His legs were elephantine. Synonyms massive, great, huge, heavy, giant, enormous, immense, lumbering, gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, bulky, colossal, weighty, hulking, laborious, ponderous, gargantuan, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition huge or enormous a marketing event of gargantuan proportions Synonyms huge, big, large, giant, massive, towering, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, prodigious, stupendous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition large in number or amount a great hall as long and high as a church Synonyms large, big, huge, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, gigantic, mammoth, bulky, colossal, prodigious, stupendous, voluminous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), GR8, supersize Definition of comparatively great weight He was carrying a very heavy load. Synonyms weighty, large, massive, hefty, bulky, ponderous, hevE Definition large in size, weight, or amount The hefty farmer moved the hay bales with ease. Synonyms big, strong, massive, strapping, robust, muscular, burly, husky (informal), hulking, beefy (informal), brawnyDefinition huge or vast an immense cloud of smoke Synonyms huge, great, massive, vast, large, giant, enormous, extensive, tremendous, mega (slang), titanic, infinite, jumbo (informal), very big, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, interminable, stupendous, king-size, king-sized, immeasurable, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition gigantic The mammoth undertaking was completed in 18 months. Synonyms colossal, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition extreme It had been a monumental blunder to give him the assignment. Synonyms immense, great, massive, terrible, tremendous, horrible, staggering, catastrophic, gigantic, colossal, whopping (informal), indefensible, unforgivable, egregiousAdditional synonymsDefinition heavy or huge a huge, ponderous vehicle Synonyms unwieldy, huge, heavy, massive, hefty, bulky, cumbersome, weighty, clunky (informal), cumbrous Definition solid or strong those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell Synonyms solid, sound, sturdy, strong, firm, massive, hefty, durable, bulky, well-builtDefinition having or requiring colossal strength a titanic struggle between two visions of the future Synonyms gigantic, huge, giant, massive, towering, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, jumbo (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, herculean, elephantine, Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition unusually large in size, degree, or number farmers who own vast stretches of land Synonyms huge, massive, enormous, great, wide, sweeping, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), unlimited, gigantic, astronomical, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, never-ending, prodigious, limitless, boundless, voluminous, immeasurable, unbounded, elephantine, ginormous (informal), vasty (archaic), measureless, illimitable, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition very heavy Simon lifted a weighty volume from the shelf. Synonyms heavy, massive, dense, hefty (informal), cumbersome, ponderous, burdensomeDefinition extremely Your coat's got a whacking great tear up the back. Synonyms huge, big, large, giant, enormous, extraordinary, tremendous, gigantic, great, monstrous, mammoth, whopping (informal), prodigious, elephantine, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition unusually large Planned spending amounts to a whopping $31.4 billion. Synonyms gigantic, great, big, large, huge, giant, massive, enormous, extraordinary, tremendous, monstrous, whacking (informal), mammoth, prodigious, elephantine, humongous or humungous (informal) |