Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

giantess

noun

/ˈdʒaɪənˌtɛs/

Definition

A female giant.

Examples

In many tales, the giantess is depicted as a guardian of the mountains.
The legend spoke of a giantess who could lift boulders with ease.
Children feared the giantess who lived in the forest, said to capture anyone who trespassed her land.

Meaning

In mythology and folklore, a giantess refers to a female character who possesses extraordinary size, strength, and often magical abilities, embodying the traits commonly associated with giants.