CYCLOPEAN Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

cyclopean

adjective

ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-ən

Definition of cyclopean

as in giant

unusually large a cyclopean granite statue that the dictator himself had commissioned

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Recent Examples of cyclopean As a result, both cellular lineages were incorporated into a single, ancient, cyclopean eye, which later evolved into the vertebrate eyes. — Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 6 Mar. 2026 The wall was built with a range of construction techniques, including cyclopean masonry. — Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2021 Rachmaninoff’s humbling presence, re-encountered, is gigantic, cyclopean. — Joseph Horowitz, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2018 Iran, Syria, Mali, Somalia, Eritrea, Iraq—in a Cyclopean cellar wrapped in near-total darkness. — Ali Arkady, Smithsonian, 2 May 2017 Vividly monumental aggregates of cyclopean arches, inverted pyramids, louvered domes, layered patterns and saturated colors—this is not the rigidly principled modernism of Le Corbusier or the inviolate geometry of Louis Kahn. — Julie V. Iovine, WSJ, 22 Feb. 2017 If a mutation causes sonic hedgehog activity to become too muted, the result can be a birth defect called holoprosencephaly, marked in the most extreme cases by a head with a single, cyclopean eye. — George Johnson, Discover Magazine, 16 Sep. 2013

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Adjective

Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Others have mobilized their trucks and giant jerrycans to supply water to fire crews.

— Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of giant

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Musk was asked several times about the prospects for the gigantic Starship rocket that is key to SpaceX realizing his ambitions.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
While SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, remains the company's key revenue driver, the group's gigantic AI capex spend is unnerving investors, helping to drag the stock price lower in Wednesday's session.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of gigantic

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Solar eclipses occur during the monthly new moon phase, when the lunar disk passes directly between the sun and Earth in its slightly lopsided orbit, casting its colossal shadow over a swathe of our planet's surface.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Behind the colossal range is a stunning Moroccan-style backsplash made with deep green and white tiles.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of colossal

Adjective

One such is Japan’s Santec Holdings, a maker of optical testing gear much in demand in AI data centers that use fiber-optic cables to transmit vast quantities of data.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Roughly 11,000 square feet across two levels showcases high ceilings and vast walls of glass offering sweeping mountain and ocean views.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vast

Adjective

And enormous sums of money are needed to upgrade Venezuela’s decaying infrastructure after years of underinvestment and little maintenance.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
In their third epic encounter, Femi slayed Lesnar with an enormous Fall From Grace powerbomb to potentially send Lesnar off into retirement.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of enormous

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India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

The massive fire, which brought more than 300 firefighters to the scene, was finally put out by Wednesday evening.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
As a senior leader or mid-level executive tired of the grind, consider the massive opportunity hiding in plain sight.

— Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of massive

Adjective

In an interview, Stitt discussed the dust-up with Trump, warned against efforts to federalize elections, and expressed concern that a mammoth federal government has contributed to the country's tense political climate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
But the real reason to visit is the top floor’s mammoth wall of shoes, including Wales Bonner Adidas, bright Salomons, Rick Owens mules and specialty Wallabees.

— New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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