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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In a massive market, that leaves big opportunities for other firms, particularly AMD and Broadcom, which are smaller companies with more room to grow.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

For AI to lead to massive unemployment would be “a true social calamity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Tom was a massive football fan and he was a good footballer as well. I miss the opportunity to enjoy the 2026 World Cup with him."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The Dodgers’ SportsNet LA deal — $8.35 billion over 25 years — has provided the team with a massive financial edge in funding back-to-back World Series champions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It is such a massive undertaking, such a logistical complication to train a team and take them up to Alaska and run the race.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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