English adjective: massive | |||
1. | massive imposing in size or bulk or solidity | ||
Samples | Massive oak doors. Moore's massive sculptures. The monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture. A monumental scale. | ||
Synonyms | monolithic, monumental | ||
Similar | big, large | ||
Antonyms | little, small | ||
2. | massive being the same substance throughout | ||
Samples | Massive silver. | ||
Similar | solid | ||
Antonyms | hollow | ||
3. | massive imposing in scale or scope or degree or power | ||
Samples | Massive retaliatory power. A massive increase in oil prices. Massive changes. | ||
Similar | big, large | ||
Antonyms | little, small | ||
4. | massive consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter | ||
Samples | Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets. | ||
Similar | heavy | ||
Antonyms | light | ||