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gewaltig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bigtime adj Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.
  • colossal adjective Extremely large in size or scale.
  • formidable adj Impressively strong, capable, or intimidating.
  • mighty adj Having great power, strength, or size.
  • prodigious adjective Remarkably large, powerful, or impressive in size or degree.
  • terrific adj Excellent; wonderful.
  • violent adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.

Senses

gewaltig is used for these senses in English:

  • bigtime Of major significance or importance.
  • colossal Extremely large or on a great scale.
  • formidable Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
  • mighty Very strong; possessing might.
  • prodigious Very big in extent, quantity, or size; abundant; intense; colossal, huge.
  • terrific Very strong or intense; excessive, tremendous. [from 18th c.]
  • violent Involving extreme force or motion.

bigtime — full definition

  1. adj Important, prominent, or operating on a large scale.
  2. adv To a considerable or noticeable degree.

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