giantlike

A giantlike figure stands beside a small cottage in the valley.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or resembling a giant: "giantlike" describes something that is characteristic of or similar to a giant, especially in terms of enormous size, strength, or power.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The skyscraper cast a giantlike shadow over the small park. (The building was so tall it resembled a giant.)
  • His giantlike strength allowed him to lift the heavy boulder with ease. (His strength was comparable to that of a giant.)
  • The ancient redwood trees stood in giantlike silence, dominating the forest. (The trees seemed massive and imposing like giants.)

Advanced Usage

• "giantlike proportions": used to describe something of an exceptionally large scale.

  • The project grew to giantlike proportions, requiring hundreds of workers. (The project became extremely large.)

• "in a giantlike manner": acting in a way that suggests giant-like qualities.

  • He strode across the battlefield in a giantlike manner, inspiring awe in his allies. (He moved with imposing, giant-like confidence.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giant (n/adj): a mythical being of human form but huge size; something very large.

  • The giant towered over the village. (A being of enormous size.)

• Giantlike is a direct compound of "giant" + "-like", meaning "similar to a giant."

Synonyms

• Colossal: extremely large.
• Monumental: very great in size, extent, or importance.
• Titanic: of great size, strength, or power (like the Titans of Greek mythology).
• Gargantuan: enormous, often used for size.

Related Idioms

• A giant among men: someone who is exceptionally great or powerful.

  • He was a giant among men, both in stature and in intellect. (He was outstanding in many ways.)

• Giant steps: large, significant advances or progress.

  • The company took giant steps toward innovation this year. (They made major progress.)