titan

ti·tan

noun \ˈtī-t^ən\

Definition of TITAN

1

capitalized : any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods

2

: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement

Examples of TITAN

1. <this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea>

Origin of TITAN

Greek

First Known Use: circa 1741

Related to TITAN

Synonyms: behemoth, blockbuster, colossus, dinosaur, dreadnought, elephant, Goliath, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, mastodon, monster, giant, whale, whopper

Antonyms: diminutive, dwarf, half-pint, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy (also pigmy), runt, shrimp

Related Words: amazon, giantess; bulk, hulk; heavyweight; juggernaut, steamroller

Near Antonyms: lightweight, weakling, wimp, wisp; nonentity, twerp, whippersnapper

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Rhymes with TITAN

brighten, Brighton, chitin, chiton, frighten, heighten, lighten, tighten, triton, whiten