massive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
    monumental; monolithic.
    • massive oak doors
    • Moore's massive sculptures
    • the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
    • a monumental scale
  2. adjective satellite being the same substance throughout
    • massive silver
  3. adjective satellite imposing in scale or scope or degree or power
    • massive retaliatory power
    • a massive increase in oil prices
    • massive changes
  4. adjective satellite consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
    • Earth is the most massive of the terrestrial planets

WordNet

Mass"ive adjective
Etymology
F. massif.
Definitions
  1. Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy. "Massive armor." Dr. H. More.
  2. (Min.) In mass; not necessarily without a crystalline structure, but having no regular form; as, a mineral occurs massive.

Webster 1913