cyclopean

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose d'une taille, d'une force ou d'une échelle immense, souvent associé à des constructions anciennes ou mythiques.

An adjective describing something of immense size, strength, or scale, often associated with ancient or mythical construction.

1. Relating to the CyclopsC2formal

   Of or relating to the mythical one-eyed giant Cyclops from Greek mythology.

   cyclopéen (relatif aux Cyclopes)

   • The ancient temple had a cyclopean statue of a giant.
   • The story described a cyclopean creature with a single eye.
   • Cyclopean architecture is often associated with massive stone blocks.

2. Massive or giganticC2formal

   Describing something of enormous size, strength, or scale, reminiscent of the Cyclops.

   Cyclopéen (sens : massif ou gigantesque)

   • The construction project involved cyclopean efforts to move the boulders.
   • The mountain range had a cyclopean presence on the horizon.
   • The cyclopean walls of the fortress were built without mortar.

   Synonymescolossalenormousgargantuangigantichugeimmensemonstrousprodigioustitanic

   Antonymesdiminutiveminiatureminusculesmalltiny