Synonyms of elephant

elephant

noun

ˈe-lə-fənt 

as in whale

something or someone that is unusually large and powerful

by any standard, the new shopping mall will be an elephant and one that is certain to alter the retail landscape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whale
• giant
• dinosaur
• monster
• mammoth
• mastodon
• hulk
• Goliath
• behemoth
• colossus
• jumbo
• titan
• leviathan
• blockbuster
• dreadnought
• whopper
• heavyweight
• bulk
• giantess
• juggernaut
• amazon
• steamroller

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dwarf
• diminutive
• midget
• pygmy
• mite
• runt
• half-pint
• lightweight
• weakling
• wisp
• wimp
• peewee
• nonentity
• twerp
• whippersnapper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elephant

Wildlife authorities said the toxic substances found in the deceased elephants pose no immediate threat to human health. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Fifteen elephants that died over the past month in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by tomatoes contaminated by cyanide, wildlife authorities told local media Wednesday. — CBS News, 29 July 2026

Tagging the Globetrotting travel company, the Fast Five actress shared a carousel of highlights from the safari, including photos of elephants in the wild, horseback riding excursions, and a cheetah darting into a tree—as well as her mini-me. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 July 2026

There were Hummel figurines perched on shelves, solid wood furniture that weighed more than an elephant, and floral and striped linens that seemed hopelessly old-fashioned. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026