titanic
0 antonyms and opposites of titanic, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Of enormous size, strength, or power.
How to use titanic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "Titan," the race of giant gods in Greek mythology.
Full origin of titanic →Frequently asked questions
What does “titanic” mean?
The word “titanic” means of enormous size, strength, or power. In plain terms, huge in scale or force — on a mythic, giant-sized level.
How do you pronounce “titanic”?
“Titanic” is pronounced teye-TA-nihk (/taɪˈtænɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “titanic” in a sentence?
Here is “titanic” used in a sentence: “It took a titanic effort to finish the marathon.”
What part of speech is “titanic”?
“Titanic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “titanic” come from?
The word “titanic” comes from Greek. From "Titan," the race of giant gods in Greek mythology.
Is “titanic” a common word?
“Titanic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between titanic and gigantic?
Both words describe extreme size, but titanic often carries a stronger connotation of overwhelming power or force in addition to sheer scale, drawing on its root in the mythological Titans. Gigantic focuses more purely on physical size without necessarily implying strength or power.
What kinds of things are commonly described as titanic?
Titanic is often used for struggles, efforts, forces, or achievements that are extreme in scale or intensity, such as a "titanic battle" or "titanic effort." It suggests something monumental rather than merely large.
Where does the word titanic come from?
Titanic derives from the Titans of Greek mythology, a race of powerful giant deities, which is why the word conveys a sense of immense size, strength, or power rather than plain bigness.