Massive Definition & Meaning

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"
  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"

"Massive" in song lyrics

See how massive is used in real songs:

  • "Stick stone conglomerate activate massive"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "splash out massive"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex
  • "Stone bridge massive"
    Akinyele f/ Brittany Vincent, Larry — Sky's the Limit

Usage tips for "massive"

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