Elephantine (Adjective)
Meaning
Of great mass; huge and bulky; "a jumbo jet"; "jumbo shrimp".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The elephantine statue dominated the city square, drawing in tourists from all over the world.
- Her elephantine handbag was so large it could have fit a small child inside.
- The elephantine SUV struggled to navigate the narrow streets of the old town.
- The company's elephantine debt made it difficult for them to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
- The elephantine cruise ship was a marvel of modern engineering, with amenities and activities to suit every taste.