elephantine

• Qui concerne l'éléphant ou lui ressemble par sa taille, sa lourdeur ou sa massivité ; très grand, lourd ou encombrant, souvent avec une connotation de maladresse.

Relating to or resembling an elephant; very large, clumsy, or massive.

1. Huge and bulkyC2formal

   Extremely large, massive, or of great size and weight.

   Énorme et massif

   • The elephantine structure dominated the skyline.
   • He carried an elephantine suitcase that barely fit through the door.
   • The project's elephantine budget caused concern among investors.

   Synonymescolossalenormousgigantichulkingimmensemassivemonstrousponderousprodigioustitanic

   Antonymesminusculeminuteslightsmalltiny

2. Clumsy or ponderousC2formal

   Lacking grace or agility; slow and awkward in movement or manner.

   Lourd et maladroit

   • His elephantine dance moves drew laughter from the audience.
   • The bureaucracy moved with elephantine slowness.
   • She made an elephantine effort to squeeze through the narrow passage.

   Synonymesawkwardbovineclumsyheavyheavy-handedhulkinglumberingoafishponderousslow-movingungainlyunwieldy

   Antonymesagilegracefullithenimblesprightlysupple

3. Relating to an elephantC2formal

   Resembling an elephant in appearance, characteristics, or attributes.

   Éléphantin (relatif à l'éléphant)

   • The sculpture had elephantine ears and a long trunk.
   • His memory was almost elephantine, never forgetting a face.
   • The creature's elephantine footsteps shook the ground.

   Synonymesproboscidean

   Antonymesminusculeminuteslenderslightsmalltiny