gentle giant

noun

: a large but gentle person or animal

Examples of gentle giant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nearby Giraffe Centre offers intimate encounters with these gentle giants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The gentle giants undoubtedly picked up on Abrams’ good vibes, and the same could be said for audiences in 2026. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Brandon is a gentle giant of a man, overcome by his feelings for Esmé Creed-Miles’ Marianne Dashwood. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Exotic sharks such as the whale shark -- a gentle giant and the largest fish on Earth -- and the more menacing-looking hammerheads venture into California waters during El Niño. — Daniel Trotta, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for gentle giant

• compliant
• defiant
• reliant
• suppliant
• client
• pliant
• scient
• noncompliant