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massive

Adjective

This word conveys a sense of overwhelming weight and solidity. It is not just about size, but about a presence that dominates the space or the situation. When describing a physical object, it suggests something heavy and immovable, like a boulder or a mountain. In a non-physical sense, it describes an intensity that is almost crushing or impossible to ignore. It is frequently used in news reports and business contexts to emphasize the scale of a disaster, a success, or a change, moving beyond simple bigness into the realm of the monumental.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Having a very large physical size or scale

"The building has massive concrete pillars."

Adjective
[something]

Extremely large in amount, degree, or intensity

"The company suffered a massive financial loss."

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