Synonyms for

Massive

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

Definition

very large, heavy, and solid

Synonyms & similar words

monolithic monumental enormous huge gigantic immense colossal monumental tremendous vast big great mammoth mountainous bulky burly chunky hefty hulking ponderous solid sturdy

Synonyms by register

Formal

enormous immense colossal gigantic

Informal

huge ginormous whopping jumbo

Literary

vast monumental prodigious

Antonyms

tiny small little minuscule slight petite

Common collocations

  • massive attack
  • massive undertaking
  • massive amount
  • massive scale
  • massive explosion
  • massive impact
  • massive debt

Word family

noun mass
adjective massive
adverb massively

Usage note

Often used to describe size, quantity, or scale. Can also be used figuratively to describe something significant or important.

Example sentences

  1. The massive building had many floors and was very tall.
  2. The massive ice cream sundae was too big for me to eat.
  3. The massive rock in the park was hard to climb.
  4. The massive truck carried a lot of heavy items.
  5. The massive tree provided shade on a hot day.

Quotes

  • The massive size of the universe can be overwhelming.
  • The massive amount of love I have for you will never fade.
  • The massive effort put in by the team resulted in a victory.

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