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elephantine

UK
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
US
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/

Translations

elephantineadjective
more elephantine
Comp.
most elephantine
Super.
UK
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
US
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
éléphantinSe dit d’une grande taille ou d’une lourdeur maladroite, comme celle d’un éléphant.
The elephantine structure dominated the skyline, dwarfing the surrounding buildings.
La structure éléphantine dominait la ligne d’horizon, écrasant les bâtiments alentour.
Additional translations
colossalEmploi fréquent pour insister sur l’ampleur ou la difficulté d’une tâche.
Synonyms
gigantic
bulky
clumsy
ponderous
enormous
colossal
heavy
massive

Definitions

elephantineadjective
Resembling or characteristic of an elephant, especially in being large, clumsy, or awkward.
The elephantine structure dominated the skyline, dwarfing the surrounding buildings.
Enormous in size or strength; massive.
The elephantine task of moving the entire library collection was daunting.
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