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gigantic

/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adjective B1
  1. Very large.
  2. Excellent; very good or exciting. (slang) · This band is going to be gigantic.
  3. In the manner of a giant.
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Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!”
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 23 · C1
“I had no idea that so gigantic a sum was involved,” said he.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 53 · C1
“Monsieur,” returned the inspector, “Providence has changed this gigantic plan you advocate so warmly.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 134 · C1
Franz had so managed his route, that during the ride to the Colosseum they passed not a single ancient ruin, so that no preliminary impression interfered to mitigate the colossal proportions of the gigantic building they came to admire.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 349 · C1

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