Synonyms for

Goliath

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

Definition

a very large or powerful person or thing

Synonyms & similar words

goliath giant colossus behemoth monster colossus giant monster titan behemoth juggernaut leviathan mammoth whale elephant gargantuan prodigious towering enormous massive huge big mighty powerful strong

Example sentences

  1. The goliath spider was as big as my hand.
  2. The company was a goliath in the tech industry.
  3. The football player was a goliath on the field.
  4. The goliath grouper is one of the largest fish in the ocean.
  5. The goliath crane lifted the heavy load with ease.

Quotes

  • 'I will strike you down and cut off your head,' Goliath said to David. - 1 Samuel 17:45
  • 'I have my own army in the NYPD - the biggest and the best,' Donald Trump said. 'I have the support of the police, the support of the military, the support of the Bikers for Trump – I have the tough people, but they don’t play it tough — until they go to a certain point, and then it would be very bad, very bad.' - Goliath
  • 'We have an enemy who thinks he’s a Goliath,' Barack Obama said. 'But it's time for us to be David.' - 2012 Democratic National Convention

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