supergiant

/sʌpərˈdʒaɪənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A star that is much larger than an ordinary giant star, typically with a mass of at least 10 times that of the sun.

“The astronomer spent years studying the characteristics of the newly discovered supergiant in the distant galaxy.”

2. adjective

Extremely large or powerful; extremely impressive or exceptional.

“The new skyscraper was a supergiant among buildings in the city, with 100 floors and a height of over 1,000 meters.”

Synonyms

  • enormous
  • giant
  • gigantic

Antonyms

  • small
  • tiny