Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gargantua

Noun

/ɡɑːrˈɡæn.tʃuː.ə/

Definition

Gargantua refers to a character in literature, known for his enormous size and appetite, symbolizing excess and indulgence.

Examples

Gargantua’s feats of strength and his insatiable hunger made him a legendary figure in stories.
The cake was gargantuan, enough to feed over fifty people!

Meaning

Gargantua represents a larger-than-life figure, often used to denote something that is immense in size or quantity, often implying overwhelming proportions or vastness.