Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cyclopian

adjective

/sīˈklōpēən/

Definition

of or relating to a cyclops; having a single eye in the middle of the forehead.

Examples

The cyclopian architecture of the ancient ruins astonished the visitors.
In the story, the cyclopian creature roamed the island, watching with its lone eye.
Some landscapes appear cyclopian when viewed from a great distance.

Meaning

The term ‘cyclopian’ typically refers to something resembling or related to a cyclops, a one-eyed giant from Greek mythology. It can also describe structures or creations that have a giant scale or appear to have a singular, prominent feature.