What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enormous
Example
The elephant was enormous, towering over us. [enormous: adjective]
Example
The company made an enormous profit this year. [enormous: adjective]
gigantic
Example
The skyscraper was gigantic, reaching up into the clouds. [gigantic: adjective]
Example
The dinosaur was a gigantic creature, dwarfing all other animals. [gigantic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enormous is more commonly used in everyday language than gigantic, which is more often used in formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enormous and gigantic?
Gigantic is generally considered more formal than enormous, and is often used in formal or literary contexts to create a sense of awe or wonder.
