Brobdingnagian
Adjective
Definition: Enormous in size; gigantic.
Synonyms: Gigantic, Monumental, Colossal
Antonyms: Tiny, Minuscule, Diminutive
Examples:
- The Brobdingnagian statue towered over the city.
- The Brobdingnagian waves crashed against the shore.
Mnemonics:
- Think of "Gulliver's Travels" where Brobdingnag was a land of giants.
Etymology:
Origin:
Coined by Jonathan Swift in his novel "Gulliver's Travels" (1726).
Historical Usage:The term was used to describe the colossal inhabitants of Brobdingnag, a fictional land visited by the protagonist Gulliver.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
None
Explanation:"Brobdingnagian" is a rare word and mainly known in the context of Swift's novel. It is not commonly used in everyday language.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Considering it a commonly used everyday word.
Explanation:"Brobdingnagian" is a rare word and mainly known in the context of Swift's novel. It is not commonly used in everyday language.