1. an imaginary creature of human form but superhuman size
2. a person or thing of unusually great size, power, or importance

1. of very great size or force; gigantic

Examples

• The fairy tale featured a friendly giant who lived in the clouds.
• Microsoft is a giant in the technology industry.
• The giant redwood trees towered above us.
• She took giant steps across the puddles.
• The company made a giant leap forward with this innovation.
• He’s a giant of literature, having written dozens of acclaimed novels.
• The giant waves crashed against the shore during the storm.