massy

adjective

Definition of massynext
as in voluminous

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Recent Examples of massy While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence. — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 All objects that have mass interact with other massy objects—that’s called gravitational interaction. — Wired, 6 Nov. 2019 The courtiers, having entered, brought furnaces and massy hammers and welded the bolts. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 4 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massy
  1. voluminous
  2. bulky
  3. leaden
  4. outsize
  5. elephantine
  6. burdensome
Adjective
  • Unlike smaller braid styles that rely on intricate detail, more voluminous styles make their impact through scale, creating a bold finish that can feel sleek, sculptural, and effortlessly cool.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • But at a party hosted by The CW, the network’s starlets were like a petite, size-zero army — all big Disney princess eyes, plumped lips and long, voluminous hair (despite all being on different shows).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of voluminous
Adjective
  • Marino was 38, with bulky braces on his knees, his mobility shot.
    — Greg Cote July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • This is an ideal arrangement for handling bulky or messy supplies for projects, or for letting maintenance personnel into the home to work on the mechanical systems.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of bulky
Adjective
  • Character movements can feel heavy, almost leaden, and backgrounds are often stripped down to their simplest forms, leaving them flat and artificial.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • Bulgur is one of those wheat variants that in this country seems tethered to an unfair reputation as a leaden relic of 1970s health-food fads.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of leaden
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  • The latest round of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz showed the risk faced by the Greek shipowners who are among the few still chasing outsized profits by sending their tankers into the world’s most dangerous waters.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • The secretary of state race could also receive outsized attention this fall, as the winner will be the swing state’s chief election officer in 2028.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Definition of outsize
Adjective
  • Queen Kapiolani, Hawaii’s queen from 1874 to 1891, died on the land that became the site of the elephantine indoor/outdoor Hyatt Regency resort in Waikīkī, where Kumukahi was the cultural ambassador for a decade.
    — Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Eclectic traditionalism, remade on an elephantine scale, is the style of totalitarianism.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Definition of elephantine
Adjective
  • Permitting delays, burdensome regulatory processes and excessive fees levied by government all create the ideal conditions for stagnant housing production.
    — Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026
  • The tests can be burdensome, and specialist capacity is limited.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of burdensome

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“Massy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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