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cyclopean

/ˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.ən/

Tradução: Adjetivo que descreve algo de tamanho, força ou escala gigantesca, frequentemente ligado a construções antigas ou míticas.

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adjective

/ˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.ən/C2formalobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo que descreve algo de tamanho, força ou escala gigantesca, frequentemente ligado a construções antigas ou míticas.

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.

    ptCiclópico

    • 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.

    ptCiclópico

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscolossalenormousgargantuangigantichugeimmensemonstrousprodigioustitanic

    Antônimosdiminutiveminiatureminusculesmalltiny

Formas
  • more cyclopean comparative form
  • most cyclopean superlative form