Size and Scale

an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large)

exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

The tremendous glacier stretched across the landscape, a massive expanse of ice.

extremely large in size or extent

The gigantic iceberg floated ominously in the frigid waters, dwarfing the nearby ships.

any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience.

extremely large, often suggesting unwieldiness

The elephantine statue stood in the park, its colossal size drawing gasps of awe from visitors.

very large and bulky

The hulking figure of the linebacker dominated the football field.

larger or more significant than the standard or typical size

He ordered a supersized burger and fries, which barely fit on the tray.

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

The mountainous region offers breathtaking views and challenging hikes.

extremely huge or impressive in size

The monumental statue was a striking feature of the city's skyline.

extremely large in size or scale

The titanic mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks hidden by clouds.

used to describe something that is unusually large in size or scale

The gigantesque statue of the ancient king towered over the city square.

incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination

The cost of the new space mission was astronomical, reaching billions of dollars.

larger than the standard or usual size

The oversized sweater enveloped her, providing extra warmth on the chilly evening.

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

The bulky furniture crowded the room, leaving little space to maneuver.

very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"

The lilliputian dolls displayed in the shop window captured the attention of passersby with their intricate details.

very small in size or importance

The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.

very tiny in size

She wore a teeny-weeny bikini that barely covered anything.

small and weak in strength or size

The puny sapling struggled to grow amidst the towering trees of the forest.

related to atoms, the smallest units of matter, including their structure, properties, and interactions

The atomic structure of an element includes its nucleus, composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

insignificant and small

They lived in a dinky apartment above a laundromat.

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying.

a very small, detailed artwork often used for portraits or illustrations

The museum showcased a collection of intricate miniatures, each depicting historical figures.

much smaller than what is normal

The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs.

smaller or shorter than average

The pint-sized quarterback surprised everyone with his agility.

extremely and abnormally small

The dwarfish trees in the polluted valley barely reached knee-height.

resembling a toy in appearance, often indicating small size, simplicity, or a playful quality

The toylike car was bright red with exaggerated, cartoonish wheels.

having a significantly small size, often implying extreme compactness

The spy camera was subminiature, hidden inside a pen.

extremely tiny, smaller than what a regular microscope can detect

Viruses are submicroscopic, requiring electron microscopes to be observed.

to shrink in size

The balloon shrivelled slowly as the air leaked out.

to make something smaller in size, amount, or intensity

We scaled down the wedding guest list to fit our budget.

significantly larger than the standard size

He was surprised by the king-size burger served at the new restaurant.