Cyclopean — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-ən/ cy·clo·pe·an

Meaning & Definition of Cyclopean

Cyclopean (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a Cyclops
  2. huge, massive
  3. of or relating to a style of stone construction marked typically by the use of large irregular blocks without mortar

Cyclopean (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "a cyclopean granite statue that the dictator himself had commissioned"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cyclopean

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cyclopean:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cyclopean

Words with the opposite meaning of Cyclopean:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Cyclopean

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Cyclopean

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Origin & Etymology of Cyclopean

First known use: 1576

Frequently Asked Questions about Cyclopean

What does "Cyclopean" mean?

"Cyclopean" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a Cyclops. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a Cyclops.

What is another word for "Cyclopean"?

Other words for "Cyclopean" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous and galactic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cyclopean" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cyclopean"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cyclopean". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan and giant.

What is the opposite of "Cyclopean"?

Antonyms of "Cyclopean" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Cyclopean" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cyclopean" in a sentence: "a cyclopean granite statue that the dictator himself had commissioned".

Is "Cyclopean" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cyclopean" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Cyclopean"?

"Cyclopean" is pronounced /ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-ən/ and divided into syllables as cy·clo·pe·an.

What is the origin of the word "Cyclopean"?

First known use: 1576.