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| 1. | [ adjective ] imposing in size or bulk or solidity | |
| Synonyms: | monumental monolithic | |
| Examples: | "massive oak doors" "Moore's massive sculptures" "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture" "a monumental scale" |
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| Related terms: | large | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] being the same substance throughout | |
| Examples: | "massive silver" |
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| Related terms: | solid | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] imposing in scale or scope or degree or power | |
| Examples: | "massive retaliatory power" "a massive increase in oil prices" "massive changes" |
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| Related terms: | large | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter | |
| Examples: | "Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets" |
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| Related terms: | heavy | |
| Similar spelling: |
massif missive |
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