massive

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   imposing in size or bulk or solidity

   massive oak doors

2. 2
   adj

   imposing in scale or scope or degree or power

   massive retaliatory power

3. 3
   adj

   being the same substance throughout

   massive silver

4. 4
   adj

   Very large in size or extent.

   Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive.

5. 5
   adj

   Substantial in mass; bulky, heavy and solid.

   A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs.

6. 6
   adj

   To a very great extent; total, utter.

   Notwithstanding Catherine's assurances, I was apprehensive about meeting Denys, worried that I would come off as a massive idiot […]

7. 7
   adj

   Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.

   Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!

8. 8
   adj

   Outstanding, beautiful.

   Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?

Etymology

From Middle English massif, from Middle French massif, equivalent to mass + -ive. The Irish sense is possibly derived from Irish mas (“fine, handsome”).