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gigantically

 

[ dʒɪˈɡæntɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of degree

The term 'gigantically' is used to describe something done in an extremely large or immense manner. It adds emphasis to actions or descriptions, indicating that they are not just large, but overwhelmingly so. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, often to convey a sense of exaggerated size or scale. The word can also express astonishment at the magnitude of something, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

enormously, hugely, immensely, massively, tremendously

Examples of usage

  • The building towered gigantically over the cityscape.
  • She smiled gigantically at the surprise party.
  • The waves crashed gigantically against the shore.
  • He moves gigantically, taking up space wherever he goes.

Translations

Translations of the word "gigantically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gigantescamente

🇮🇳 विशाल रूप से

🇩🇪 gigantisch

🇮🇩 secara raksasa

🇺🇦 гігантськи

🇵🇱 gigantycznie

🇯🇵 巨大に

🇫🇷 génétiquement

🇪🇸 gigantescamente

🇹🇷 devasa bir şekilde

🇰🇷 거대하게

🇸🇦 بشكل ضخم

🇨🇿 giganticky

🇸🇰 giganticky

🇨🇳 巨大地

🇸🇮 gigantsko

🇮🇸 risastór

🇰🇿 гипер көлемде

🇬🇪 გიგანტურად

🇦🇿 nəhəng şəkildə

🇲🇽 gigantescamente

Etymology

The word 'gigantically' derives from the root 'gigantic', which originates from the Greek word 'gigantes', meaning 'giant'. This term reflects the characteristics of giants in Greek mythology, known for their enormous size and strength. The transition from the Greek term to English occurred through Latin, where it evolved into 'giganticus'. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb, allowing the word to convey not just size but manner, suggesting actions that take place on a grand scale. 'Gigantically' emerged as part of the English language, particularly in the 19th century, as literature began to emphasize grandiosity and exaggeration in descriptive language. Over time, it became a popular adverb in both everyday speech and literary works, encapsulating the essence of something that is impressively vast or considerable in nature. This evolution illustrates how language develops to express complex ideas and emotions, reflecting cultural values and perceptions of size and scale.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,982, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.