Elephantine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌe-lə-ˈfan-ˌtēn/ el·e·phan·tine

Meaning & Definition of Elephantine

Elephantine (adjective)

  1. having enormous size or strength, massive
  2. clumsy, ponderous
  3. of or relating to an elephant

Elephantine (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "the wedding reception was held under an elephantine tent on the great lawn"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, 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 Elephantine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Elephantine:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, 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 Elephantine

Words with the opposite meaning of Elephantine:

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 Elephantine

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 Elephantine

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

Origin & Etymology of Elephantine

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Elephantine

What does "Elephantine" mean?

"Elephantine" means having enormous size or strength, massive. As an adjective, it is defined as: having enormous size or strength, massive.

What is another word for "Elephantine"?

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

What are different ways to say "Elephantine"?

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

What is the opposite of "Elephantine"?

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

How do you use "Elephantine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Elephantine" in a sentence: "the wedding reception was held under an elephantine tent on the great lawn".

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

"Elephantine" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Elephantine"?

"Elephantine" is pronounced /ˌe-lə-ˈfan-ˌtēn/ and divided into syllables as el·e·phan·tine.

What is the origin of the word "Elephantine"?

First known use: 1631.