massive meaning and definition

MASSIVE adjective

Definition of massive (adjective)

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