massive

adjective

mas·sive | \ ˈma-siv

Definition of massive

1 : forming or consisting of a large mass:

a : bulky massive furniture

b : weighty, heavy massive walls a massive volume

c : impressively large or ponderous stars more massive than the sun

d : having no regular form but not necessarily lacking crystalline structure massive sandstone

2a : large, solid, or heavy in structure massive jaw

b : large in scope or degree the feeling of frustration, of being ineffectual, is massive— David Halberstam

c(1) : large in comparison to what is typical a massive dose of penicillin

(2) : being extensive and severe massive hemorrhage

(3) : imposing in excellence or grandeur massive simplicity the most massive American dramatist of his time — Newsweek

3 : having mass (see mass entry 2 sense 1c) a massive boson

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Synonyms & Antonyms for massive

Synonyms

heavy, hefty, ponderous, weighty

Antonyms

light, weightless

Examples of massive in a Sentence

The fort had massive walls. stars more massive than the sun A massive effort will be required to clean up the debris. You can find a massive amount of information on the Internet. The stunt received massive publicity. a massive collection of baseball cards

Recent Examples on the Web

Minutes after the site went live, Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English called out a massive error on Archie's brand-new web page. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Everyone Missed This Major Mistake About Meghan and Harry's Baby on the Royal Family's Website," 8 May 2019 William Kent’s massive shell bed at Haughton Hall in England is also camp. — Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, "Behold the Campiest Rooms of All Time," 7 May 2019 The BTS ARMY is already freaking out over their massive win for Best Social Artist at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, but the boys have also given them something more to obssess about. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, "Did You Catch This Secret Message in BTS's Outfits at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards?," 2 May 2019 Dua Lipa celebrated an Instagram milestone this week in a look that certainly would have turned heads with or without her massive following. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Dua Lipa Wore Thigh-High Y/Project UGG Boots," 11 Sep. 2018 The London Marathon is a massive fundraising effort. — Elizabeth Angell, Town & Country, "Prince Harry Will Make a Surprise Appearance at the London Marathon Today," 28 Apr. 2019 The fallout was massive, leading to the network’s decision to drop her from their shows and movies. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "Hallmark Announces 'When Calls the Heart' Is on 'Hiatus' in Wake of Lori Loughlin Scandal," 18 Mar. 2019 That said, the Sephora between Plaza Universitat and Plaza Catalunya is massive — and massively fun. — Chris Ciolli, Allure, "Barcelona Travel Guide: 11 Beauty Spots to Visit in Spain’s Most Welcoming City," 11 Mar. 2019 Today’s juggernauts really are massive, and not just in the eyes of exuberant investors. — Justin Lahart, WSJ, "On Tech Bubble Anniversary, Be Wary of New Corporate Giants," 8 Mar. 2019

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