NYT Dictionary

GIGANTIC

/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
Adjectivegi-GAN-ticgi-gan-tic · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Very large.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek γιγαντικός (gigantikós), ultimately from γίγας (gígas, “giant”). According to the Poly-Olbion project coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gigantesquemammothabandonedabysmalastronomicastronomicalawesomeboundlessbulkycolossal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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