gigantic

adj

Etymology: From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.

1. Very large.

   “Thou Genius of the place (this most renowned Ile) Which livedst long before the All-earth-drowning Flood, Whilst yet the world did swarme with her Gigantick brood;”

   “It is in solitude that the imagination exercises its gigantic power; and where are a woman's feelings nurtured but in solitude?”

2. Excellent; very good or exciting.

   “This band is going to be gigantic.”

3. In the manner of a giant.