titanic

adjective

ti·​tan·​ic tī-ˈta-nik 

also tə-

: having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal

a titanic struggle

titanically

tī-ˈta-ni-k(ə-)lē 

also tə-

adverb

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Before becoming the name of the most famous ship in history, titanic described that which resembled or was related to the Titans, the family of giant gods and goddesses in Greek mythology who were believed to have once ruled the earth. They were subsequently overpowered and replaced by the younger Olympian gods under the leadership of Zeus. The size and power of the Titans is memorialized in the adjective titanic and in the noun titanium, a chemical element of exceptional strength that is used especially in the production of steel.

Synonyms of titanic

• gigantic
• huge
• giant
• colossal
• enormous
• vast
• massive
• tremendous
• mammoth
• monumental
• immense
• astronomical
• monstrous
• monster
• bumper

Examples of titanic in a Sentence

They put up a titanic struggle.

The batter hit a titanic home run.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alvarez followed with a titanic shot into the upper deck in right-center field, his 32nd home run of the season that covered 428 feet. — Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

In the bell, Holzinger’s previously compact torso becomes long and androgynous, her arms and lats titanic. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

The pair has engaged in some titanic battles in the league, with the rivalry often tipping over into the realm of hostility. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Ganna delivered a titanic turn, with the British squad in the hotseat for the majority of the race’s second half — but they were pipped by the penultimate starters Visma. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek titanikos of the Titans

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for titanic

• botanic
• brahmanic
• britannic
• galvanic
• germanic
• hispanic
• koranic
• mechanic
• organic
• puranic
• quranic
• romanic

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Kids Definition

titanic

adjective

ti·​tan·​ic tī-ˈtan-ik 

: enormous in size, force, or power