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Definition of «gargantuan»

Gargantuan is an adjective that describes something or someone that is extremely large, enormous, or gigantic in size. The term comes from the name of a character named Gargantua who was known for his insatiable appetite and immense size in a satirical novel called "Gargantua and Pantagruel" by François Rabelais published in the 16th century.

Usage examples

  1. The skyscraper that had just been built in the heart of the city was truly gargantuan, towering over all the surrounding buildings.
  2. The football stadium had a gargantuan capacity of 100,000 spectators, making it one of the largest in the world.
  3. The cruise ship was a gargantuan vessel, with multiple decks, swimming pools, and even its own theater.
  4. The project required a gargantuan amount of resources, including manpower, time, and funding, to be completed successfully.
  5. The dinosaur skeleton displayed at the museum was a gargantuan specimen, giving visitors a sense of awe at its sheer size.
  6. The field of sunflowers stretched as far as the eye could see, creating a gargantuan yellow carpet across the countryside.

Phrases with «gargantuan»

Sentences with «gargantuan»

  • This, it needs not be said (but I'll say it anyways) is a truly gargantuan task. (treehugger.com)
  • In his address in 2014, Mr. Monney said Ideal Finance had come up with gargantuan amount to support the association, in this day and age; we have a donor who donates cars to the association. (citifmonline.com)
  • Yes, it's true — pretty much everything at Costco comes in gargantuan sizes. (moneysense.ca)
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