gigantic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.

adj

  1. Very large.
    Thou Genius of the place (this most renowned Ile) Which livedst long before the All-earth-drowning Flood, 1612, Michael Drayton, Poly-Olbion, song 1 p. 1
  2. (slang) Excellent; very good or exciting.
    This band is going to be gigantic.
  3. In the manner of a giant.

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