giant; towering figure; colossus
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
person of exceptionally tall stature; giant
Refers literally to a person whose physical height far exceeds the average.
There are often giants over two meters tall among basketball players.
His height makes him look like a giant in a crowd.
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There are stories about giants in ancient legends.
noun
giant; mythical being with superhuman strength
Refers to the giant figures in fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, often possessing magic or immense strength.
In the story of 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' there is a giant living in the clouds.
The Cyclops in Greek mythology possesses immense strength.
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The ending of this fairy tale is that a kind giant helps the protagonist.
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colossus; titan; towering figure; person of monumental influence or achievement
formalA metaphorical use to describe a person who stands out due to extraordinary influence, contributions, or stature in a field such as science, art, business, or thought.
Einstein was a giant in the field of physics.
He is a business titan who founded a vast corporate empire.
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A generation of cultural giants can often propel the progress of an entire society.
Only by standing on the shoulders of giants can we see further.