What is another word for Gargantua?

Pronunciation: [ɡɑːɡˈantjuːə] (IPA)

"Gargantua" is a word that originated from Rabelais's satirical novel and means someone or something enormous in size or appetite. There are multiple synonyms for the word "gargantua" that can be used to express its meaning efficiently. Some of the synonyms for "gargantua" include gigantic, mammoth, colossal, massive, jumbo, prodigious, and immense. Other synonyms for "gargantua" can include phrases like "King Kong-sized", "monstrous," or "colossus." These synonyms bring more depth to the language and give a better perspective on the enormity of the subject or object under discussion. Different words can be used for emphasis or to bring out a particular aspect of gargantuan size or appetite that is unique to the context.

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What are the hypernyms for Gargantua?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    giant, legendary creature, mythical being, mythical creature, mythical figure.

Famous quotes with Gargantua

  • There was left only the monk to provide for, whom Gargantua would have made Abbot of Seville, but he refused it.the monk gave him a very peremptory answer, that he would never take upon him the charge nor government of monks. For how shall I be able, said he, to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself: If you think I have done you, or may hereafter do you any acceptable service, give me leave to found an abbey after my own mind and fancy.
    François Rabelais

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