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adjective

Definition of mammothnext
as in gigantic
unusually large a mammoth book with color plates of birds native to North America

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mammoth

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noun

ˈma-məth How to pronounce mammoth (audio)
as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful even as sport-utility vehicles go, that one is a mammoth

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How is the word mammoth distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of mammoth are colossal, enormous, gigantic, huge, immense, and vast. While all these words mean "exceedingly large," mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk.

a mammoth boulder

When might colossal be a better fit than mammoth?

Although the words colossal and mammoth have much in common, colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions.

a colossal statue of Lincoln

How are the words enormous and immense related as synonyms of mammoth?

Enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness.

an enormous expense
an immense shopping mall

When would gigantic be a good substitute for mammoth?

The words gigantic and mammoth can be used in similar contexts, but gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind.

a gigantic sports stadium

When can huge be used instead of mammoth?

In some situations, the words huge and mammoth are roughly equivalent. However, huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount.

incurred a huge debt

Where would vast be a reasonable alternative to mammoth?

The meanings of vast and mammoth largely overlap; however, vast usually suggests immensity of extent.

the vast Russian steppes

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Recent Examples of mammoth
Adjective
The mammoth defense bill spells out Pentagon policy in the months and years ahead. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025 After a mammoth run through North America as part of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, Abel’s heading overseas in 2026. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Colossal's de-extinction projects now span dodos, dire wolves, mammoths, and moas. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 These were places rich with prey like bison, camels, horses and even young mammoths. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mammoth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mammoth
  1. gigantic
  2. whale
  3. giant
  4. dinosaur
  5. huge
  6. monster
  7. enormous
  8. elephant
Adjective
  • Plus, the cash flow from its chemical business is gigantic.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Titanic, gigantic GodzillaStomped on Tokyo, then on Manila.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Definition of gigantic
Noun
  • Pettis said as climate change has warmed ocean waters, the whales have moved into new locations to follow their food sources.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Along the Westfjords coastline, there are several beautiful kayaking and whale-watching spots.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Definition of whale
Adjective
  • Of course, the heaviest anti-Shannon edit came from Sage, who noticed everything from the register of Shannon’s voice changing to her adversary being a giant shark wearing a cute seal mask.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The team already is contracted with oilfield services giant Halliburton, IPT Well Solutions, and Stampede Drilling.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Definition of giant
Noun
  • Archie was a dinosaur for maybe five minutes.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Scientists believe the dinosaur, a herbivore, was about 10 feet long.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of dinosaur
Adjective
  • The pitch clock has already gone a long way towards helping make baseball more accessible, but moving the first pitch back 25 minutes would still make a huge difference.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Examples include huge catching nets, or docking with stray objects to force them back down into Earth's atmosphere.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Definition of huge
Noun
  • With no one on in the bottom of the seventh, Ohtani hit a monster home run off Seranthony Dominguez to tie the game once again.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ohtani’s monster 4-4 night – which included two home runs, two doubles, an astonishing five walks and 12 total bases – helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 win in 18 innings on Monday.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of monster
Adjective
  • My love for Stevie Wonder is enormous, and a lot of that comes from Joni’s love for Stevie Wonder.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • That's an enormous gap, but what other team has a better claim as the league's 11th-best?
    — Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 22 Oct. 2025
Definition of enormous
Noun
  • Beyond design, Goyal’s is a long-standing patron of wildlife conservation and is an ardent supporter of the work of the Elephant Family and their mission to protect the Asian elephant.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After backing away from the giant mammal, the influencer then moves closer again, jumping back once more when the elephant attempts to grab him with its trunk.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Definition of elephant

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