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/ˈdʒaɪənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person or animal of great size.
The giant lumbered through the forest, its footsteps shaking the ground.
A legendary creature, often depicted as being much larger than humans.
In the fairy tale, the giant lived in a castle high in the clouds.
A person of exceptional talent or importance in a particular field.
She is regarded as a giant in the field of literature due to her influential works.
adjective
Of very great size; huge.
The giant statue in the park attracted tourists from all over the world.
Very significant or important.
The discovery of the new planet was a giant leap for humanity's understanding of the universe.
Etymology
From Old French 'geant', from Latin 'gigas', from Greek 'gigas' (meaning giant).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to think like a giant
to have a broad, comprehensive understanding or perspective
giant leap
a significant advance or improvement
giant steps
large or significant movements toward a goal
Related Words
goliath
A person or thing of monstrous size or power.
massive
Large and heavy or solid.
enormous
Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Slang Meanings
A person who is very large or strong.
He's a giant among his peers.
Referring to something impressively large.
That pizza was a giant!