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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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

Economists see massive cuts, fewer workers and increasingly automated industries from the trillions in investment spending expected over the next few years.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

However, he said that Greece was protecting its borders, and added that European leaders were clear they would not repeat past "mistakes" by allowing in a "massive influx" of migrants and refugees.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Their massive spending will shift and innovators will follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The massive prison gate opened and we were in the outside world, spinning along broad city streets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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