Synonyms for

Giant

Verb / ˈdʒaɪʌnt / Another word for giant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size

Synonyms & similar words

jumbo heavyweight behemoth whale titan giantstar colossus elephantine hulk goliath gargantuan monster colossus titan monster jumbo mammoth behemoth goliath leviathan whopper biggie hulk dinosaur elephantine gargantuan gigantic humongous massive monstrous tremendous enormous

Synonyms by register

Formal

enormous immense colossal gigantic

Informal

huge massive whopping ginormous

Literary

titan leviathan colossus

Antonyms

tiny small miniature diminutive minuscule petite wee

Common collocations

  • giant leap
  • giant panda
  • giant squid
  • giant redwood
  • giant corporation
  • giant screen
  • giant wave

Word family

noun giant
adjective giant

Usage note

While 'giant' can be used informally to describe something very large, it is also used formally to denote a mythical being of immense size. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The giant towered over the village.
  2. The giant had a big heart and helped the people in need.
  3. The beanstalk led Jack to the land of the giants.
  4. The giant's footsteps shook the ground.
  5. The giant's voice boomed like thunder.

Quotes

  • The sky has never been the limit. We are our own limits. It's then about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives. - Kevin Abdulrahman
  • It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. - Sir Edmund Hillary
  • In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. - John Muir

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