Brobdingnagian
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What Does Brobdingnagian Mean?
- 巨人国的
- 非常巨大的
Brobdingnagian Pronunciation
/ˌbrɒb.dɪŋˈnæɡ.i.ən/
Brobdingnagian Definition
adjective
Definition
Gigantic; enormous.
In ZH
巨大的; 庞大的。
How to Use Brobdingnagian in a Sentence
- The brobdingnagian statue impressed everyone who walked by.
- She had a brobdingnagian appetite for adventure.
- The brobdingnagian size of the building was overwhelming.
- His brobdingnagian ego often made him difficult to work with.
- The artist created a brobdingnagian mural on the side of the building.
Cultural Notes
The term 'brobdingnagian' originates from Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', referring to the land of the giants.
noun
Definition
A person or thing of great size; a giant.
In ZH
非常巨大的物体或人；巨人。
How to Use Brobdingnagian in a Sentence
- In folklore, a brobdingnagian often helps heroes on their quests.
- The museum displayed a brobdingnagian replica of a dinosaur.
- He felt like a brobdingnagian in a world of little people.
- The children's book featured a friendly brobdingnagian who befriended the main character.
- Her brobdingnagian presence filled the entire room.
Cultural Notes
The usage of 'brobdingnagian' as a noun is less common but is understood within certain contexts, especially in literary discussions.