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

Boston, with its massive Irish population, held the first parade in 1737, with New York City following suit 25 years later. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "Here's the Real History of St Patrick's Day," 15 Mar. 2019 Jennifer Lopez Cost: More than $1 million Carats: 15 Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez proposed to J.Lo after two years of dating with a massive (!) ring estimated to cost over $1 million, according to Page Six. — Alex Warner, Marie Claire, "Can You Guess Which Engagement Ring Belongs to Which Celebrity?," 13 Mar. 2019 League of Legends League of Legends is a massive, complex MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game with an equally intriguing fan base and lore. — Stefan Etienne, The Verge, "The 13 best games for your new PC," 26 Dec. 2018 The pool is naturally carved into a massive rock set against the cliffs. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "The Best Beaches for a Winter Stroll, According to Sophie Buhai," 6 Mar. 2019 On Monday, Halle Berry revealed her massive back tattoo on Instagram. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Halle Berry Shows Off Her Massive New Back Tattoo with a Stripped-Down Instagram," 5 Mar. 2019 Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale actor Luke Perry died on March 4 after suffering a massive stroke on February 27. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "Colin Hanks Shares a Heartfelt Story About Luke Perry Following the Actor's Tragic Death," 5 Mar. 2019 The Guests The event has evolved over the years from those spontaneous gatherings of local children to a massive event—2016 boasted 37,000 guests. — Jillian Mackenzie, Town & Country, "A Brief History of the White House Easter Egg Roll," 28 Feb. 2019 While PrivacyGuard is probably aimed toward the business traveler, consumers and business customers alike will benefit from the new 1440p display, which pumps out a massive 500 nits. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Lenovo's ThinkPad T490 emphasizes display improvements in 2019 refresh," 24 Feb. 2019

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