gargantuan
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for gargantuan, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Enormous in size, extent, or amount.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use gargantuan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gargantuan task
gargantuan appetite
gargantuan effort
Etymology
From Gargantua, the giant with an enormous appetite in Rabelais's 16th-century satirical novel.
Full origin of gargantuan →Frequently asked questions
What does “gargantuan” mean?
The word “gargantuan” means enormous in size, extent, or amount. In plain terms, extremely large — bigger than "huge" or "massive," almost comically so.
How do you pronounce “gargantuan”?
“Gargantuan” is pronounced gah-GAN-choo-uhn (/ɡɑɹˈɡæn.t͡ʃu.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “gargantuan” in a sentence?
Here is “gargantuan” used in a sentence: “The company racked up gargantuan losses in its first year.”
What part of speech is “gargantuan”?
“Gargantuan” is an adjective.
Where does the word “gargantuan” come from?
The word “gargantuan” dates back to around 1500. From Gargantua, the giant with an enormous appetite in Rabelais's 16th-century satirical novel.
