massive

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr groß, schwer oder massiv in Größe, Menge oder Ausmaß ist; auch in übertragenem Sinne für enorm oder gewaltig.

Describes something that is very large, heavy, or solid in size, amount, or degree.

1. Very large in sizeA2formal

   Extremely large, heavy, or solid.

   Massiv

   • The massive elephant stood over ten feet tall.
   • They moved a massive boulder from the road.
   • The building was massive, with over 50 floors.

   Synonymebulkycolossalenormousgiganticheavyhugeimmensesubstantialtremendousvast

   Antonymeminiatureminusculeminutesmalltiny

2. Very large in amount or degreeB1formal

   Extremely significant or considerable in quantity or intensity.

   Gewaltig

   • The company made a massive profit this quarter.
   • There was a massive increase in sales after the campaign.
   • She felt a massive sense of relief after the exam.

   Synonymecolossalconsiderableenormousgigantichugeimmenseprodigioussubstantialtremendousvast

   Antonymeinsignificantminutenegligibleslighttinytrivial

3. Very serious or severeB2informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely serious or severe.

   Schwerwiegend

   • He made a massive mistake by not checking the details.
   • The storm caused massive damage to the coastal town.
   • They had a massive argument over the decision.

   Synonymeacutecriticalextremegravemajorserioussevere

   Antonymeminorslighttrivial