gigantic
adjective
gi·gan·tic
jī-ˈgan-tik 
jə-
: exceeding the usual or expected (as in size, force, or prominence)
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a raccoon got into the trash and now there's a gigantic mess in our backyard
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.
—Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 27 July 2025
While the day will start with fans flooding an outdoor party that includes a concert from Tim McGraw, Jake Owens and Pitbull, the real show begins when both teams take to the field for a showdown that will take place on the infield of the gigantic speedway.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
In a sweet surprise to end the night, a team of six chefs brought out a gigantic red and white cake to celebrate the occasion.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gigantic
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“Gigantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigantic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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gigantic
adjective
gi·gan·tic
jī-ˈgant-ik
: being beyond the ordinary or expected (as in size, weight, or strength)
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