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elephantine

UK
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
US
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/

Translations

elephantineadjective
more elephantine
Comp.
most elephantine
Super.
UK
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
US
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪn/
Her elephantine movements were quite noticeable.
Ее неуклюжие движения были довольно заметны.
The elephantine statue dominated the room.
Слоновий статуя доминировала в комнате.
His elephantine appetite was hard to satisfy.
Его громадный аппетит было трудно удовлетворить.
Synonyms
enormous
gigantic
ponderous
clumsy
bulky
massive
heavy
colossal

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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