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Gigantic vs Weighty - What's the difference?

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Gigantic is a related term of weighty.


As adjectives the difference between gigantic and weighty

is that gigantic is very large while weighty is having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.

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

    weighty

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.
  • Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous.
  • Rigorous; severe; afflictive.