Meaning & Definition of word "Massive"
Massive
/ˈmæsɪv/
adjective:
- 1. Large and heavy; enormous.
- Example: The building featured a massive dome that was visible from miles away.
- 2. Impressive in size or scope.
- Example: The concert drew a massive crowd, filling the stadium to capacity.
- 3. Having great intensity or significance.
- Example: The team made a massive effort to win the championship this year.
- 4. Substantial; considerable.
- Example: She received a massive pay raise after her successful project.
Etymology
●From Latin 'massivus', meaning 'having mass'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
massive impact:
A very significant effect or influence.
massive success:
Great achievement or victory.
massive undertaking:
A large and challenging task.
Related Words
mass:
A coherent, typically large body of matter.
massive object:
An object that is large and heavy.
mass extinction:
A widespread and rapid decrease in the biodiversity on Earth.
Slang Meanings of massive
Meaning: Extremely good or impressive.
● Example Sentence: That concert was massive!
Meaning: A large amount or size of something.
● Example Sentence: He spent a massive amount of time on that project.