Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goliathan

Adjective
/ɡəˈlaɪəθən/
Definition
An adjective describing something that is extremely large and powerful, often used metaphorically.
Examples
  • The goliathan waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind seashells and driftwood.
  • His goliathan appetite for knowledge made him an exceptional scholar.
  • The corporation’s goliathan influence in the market was unmatched by any competitors.
Meaning
Referring to something gigantic or formidable in size or strength, reminiscent of the biblical Goliath.
Synonyms
  • Giant
  • Colossal
  • Immense
  • Titanic
  • Enormous