massive
adjective
Simple meaning
Very large in size or extent.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæsɪv
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Very large in size or extent.
Very large or bulky and heavy and solid.
informal
To a very great extent; total, utter.
colloquial
Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
colloquialinformalireland
Outstanding, beautiful.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Very large in size or extent.
Used this way, massive is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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