Jumbo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō/ jum·bo

Meaning & Definition of Jumbo

Jumbo (noun)

  1. a very large specimen of its kind

Jumbo (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "a jumbo jet"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, 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

Jumbo (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that is unusually large and powerful

    "the winner in the contest for biggest pumpkin was a jumbo that weighed in at over a thousand pounds"

    similar: behemoth, blockbuster, colossus, dinosaur, dreadnought, elephant, giant, Goliath, leviathan, mammoth, mastodon, monster, titan, whale, whopper
    related: amazon, giantess, bulk, hulk, heavyweight, juggernaut, steamroller
    opposite: diminutive, dwarf, half-pint, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy, runt
    near: lightweight, weakling, wimp, wisp, nonentity, twerp, whippersnapper

Related Entry: Mumbo jumbo (noun)

Mumbo jumbo is a different word from Jumbo. The synonyms below are for mumbo jumbo, not for jumbo.

  1. unintelligible or meaningless talk

    "the soothsayer's predictions were nothing but mumbo jumbo"

    similar: abracadabra, babble, blabber, burble, double Dutch, double-talk, drivel, gabble, gibber, gibberish, jabber, jabberwocky, nonsense, prattle, slobber
    related: blah, hocus-pocus, hokeypokey, twaddle, chatter, gab, patter, prate, tattle, twitter, cackle, clack, clatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jumbo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jumbo:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, 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 Jumbo

Words with the opposite meaning of Jumbo:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, dwarf, half-pint, mite, peewee, runt

Related Words for Jumbo

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 Jumbo

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, lightweight, weakling, wimp, wisp, nonentity, twerp, whippersnapper

Word Forms of Jumbo

Inflections: jumbos

Derived words: jumbo (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Jumbo

Jumbo, a huge elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum

First known use: 1883

Words & Phrases Containing Jumbo

jumbo jet, mumbo jumbo

Frequently Asked Questions about Jumbo

What does "Jumbo" mean?

"Jumbo" means a very large specimen of its kind. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a very large specimen of its kind. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jumbo"?

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

What are different ways to say "Jumbo"?

There are 98 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jumbo". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.

What is the opposite of "Jumbo"?

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

How do you use "Jumbo" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jumbo" in a sentence: "a jumbo jet"; "the winner in the contest for biggest pumpkin was a jumbo that weighed in at over a thousand pounds".

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

"Jumbo" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jumbo"?

"Jumbo" is pronounced /ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō/ and divided into syllables as jum·bo.

What is the origin of the word "Jumbo"?

"Jumbo" comes from Jumbo, a huge elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum. First known use: 1883.