adjective
massive
MAS-ihv
adjective
1
Extremely large in size, extent, or degree.
"The company posted a massive profit last quarter."
"A massive oak tree shaded the entire garden."
2
Solid, bulky, and heavy in construction.
"The castle walls were massive, built to withstand siege weapons."
3
Serious or severe, especially describing something affecting the body.
"He suffered a massive heart attack in his sleep."
How to Use Massive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHuge — in size, weight, seriousness, or impact.
Common pairings
massive scale
massive amount
massive heart attack
massive turnout
Word Forms
more massive comparative, massives plural, most massive superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English massif, via Middle French, built from mass plus the adjective ending -ive.