giant

• Bezeichnet etwas von außergewöhnlich großer Größe, Ausdehnung oder Bedeutung; auch als Substantiv für ein riesiges Wesen oder eine überragende Person oder Sache.

Describes something that is extremely large in size, scale, or importance.

1. Very large in sizeA2formal

   Extremely large or huge in size, scale, or extent.

   Riesig

   • The giant skyscraper dominated the city skyline.
   • They built a giant statue in the town square.
   • A giant wave crashed against the shore.

   Synonymecolossalenormousgigantichugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendousvast

   Antonymedwarfmicroscopicminusculeminutetiny

2. Very important or significantB1formal

   Of great importance, influence, or magnitude.

   Riesig

   • The company made a giant leap in technology.
   • This is a giant step forward for the project.
   • She had a giant impact on the team's success.

   Synonymeconsequentialenormousimmenseimportantinfluentialmajormomentousmonumentalnotablesignificanttremendousweighty

   Antonymeinsignificantminornegligibletrivialunimportant

• Substantiv für ein Wesen von riesenhafter Größe, das häufig in Mythologie, Folklore oder Fantasy-Literatur vorkommt.

A noun referring to a being of enormous size, often found in mythology, folklore, or fantasy literature.

1. Mythical creatureA2formal

   A being of human form but enormous size and strength, often found in folklore and fairy tales.

   Riese

   • The giant in the story lived at the top of a beanstalk.
   • Children love tales about giants and dragons.
   • The giant was defeated by a clever young boy.

   Synonymebehemothcolossusgiantessmonsterogretitan

2. Very large person or thingA2informal

   A person or thing of unusually great size, power, or importance.

   Riese

   • He is a giant in the world of technology.
   • The company is a giant in the pharmaceutical industry.
   • That tree is a giant compared to the others in the park.

   Synonymebehemothcolossusgoliathhulkleviathanmammothmonstertitan

   Antonymedwarfmidgetruntshrimp