Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elephantine
Adjective
ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn
Definition
Of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant; very large or clumsy.
Examples
- His elephantine movements in the dance made him stand out from the rest.
- The project was hindered by its elephantine bureaucracy.
- The elephantine structure of the building was impressive but impractical.
Meaning
The term elephantine is often used metaphorically to describe anything that is massive or unwieldy.
Synonyms
- Colossal
- Gigantic
- Massive
- Enormous
- Bulky
