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Gigantean vs Gigantic - What's the difference?

gigantean | gigantic |

As adjectives the difference between gigantean and gigantic

is that gigantean is like a giant; mighty; gigantic while gigantic is very large.

gigantean

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Like a giant; mighty; gigantic.
    • (Webster 1913)

    gigantic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * gigantick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Very large.
  • In the manner of a giant.

    • Synonyms

    * gigantesque * See also

    Derived terms

    * gigantism

    Related terms

    * giant