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View usage for: (əlɪmpiən) Word forms: plural Olympians1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Olympian means very powerful, large, or impressive. [formal] Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task in itself. Synonyms: colossal, huge, massive, enormous More Synonyms of Olympian 2. countable nounAn Olympian is a competitor in the Olympic Games. [trademark] The importance of being an Olympian will vary from athlete to athlete. More Synonyms of Olympian Olympian in British English (əˈlɪmpɪən) adjective1. of or relating to Mount Olympus or to the classical Greek gods 2. majestic or godlike in manner or bearing 3. superior to mundane considerations, esp when impractical 4. of or relating to ancient Olympia or its inhabitants noun6. an inhabitant or native of ancient Olympia 7. trademark a competitor in the Olympic Games Olympian in American English (oʊˈlɪmpiən; əˈlɪmpiən) noun1. Greek Mythology any of the twelve major gods supposed to live on the slopes of Mount Olympus 2. a person born in Olympia 3. trademark any participant in the ancient or modern Olympic games adjective4. of Olympia or Mount Olympus 5. like an Olympian god; exalted; celestial; majestic 6. designating or of the Olympic games of ancient Greece Word origin < LL Olympianus, Olympic Examples of 'Olympian' in a sentenceOlympian Definition of 'Olympian'Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task. Definition majestic or godlike She affects an Olympian disdain for their opinions. Synonyms awesome pompous rarefied godlike Additional synonymsDefinition dignified and imposing the august surroundings of the Liberal Club Synonyms noble, great, kingly, grand, excellent, imposing, impressive, superb, distinguished, magnificent, glorious, splendid, elevated, eminent, majestic, dignified, regal, stately, high-ranking, monumental, solemn, lofty, exaltedDefinition calm, impressive, and worthy of respect He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner. Synonyms distinguished, august, reserved, imposing, formal, grave, noble, upright, stately, solemn, lofty, exalted, decorousDefinition (of ideas or pursuits) on a high intellectual or moral level the magazine's elevated tone Synonyms high-minded, high, fine, grand, noble, inflated, dignified, sublime, lofty, high-flown, pompous, exalted, bombastic- old-womanish
- old-world
- oleaginous
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- omen
- ominous
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Additional synonymsDefinition gigantic The mammoth undertaking was completed in 18 months. Synonyms colossal, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, mighty, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms huge, great, big, heavy, imposing, vast, enormous, solid, impressive, substantial, extensive, monster, immense, hefty, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), whacking (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, whopping (informal), weighty, stellar (informal), hulking, ponderous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition extreme It had been a monumental blunder to give him the assignment. Synonyms immense, great, massive, terrible, tremendous, horrible, staggering, catastrophic, gigantic, colossal, whopping (informal), indefensible, unforgivable, egregiousDefinition impressive and magnificent She was described by contemporaries as possessing a noble bearing and excellent manners. Synonyms dignified, great, august, imposing, impressive, distinguished, magnificent, splendid, statelyDefinition of or characteristic of a prince the embodiment of princely magnificence Synonyms regal, royal, imposing, magnificent, august, grand, imperial, noble, sovereign, majestic, dignified, stately, lofty, high-born Definition very large or immense This business generates cash in prodigious amounts. Synonyms huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tremendous, immense, gigantic, monumental (informal), monstrous, mammoth, colossal, stellar (informal), stupendous, inordinate, immeasurableDefinition exalted in character Synonyms exalted, high, spiritual, noble, elevated, sublime, loftyDefinition splendid and dignified Never has she looked so regal. Synonyms royal, majestic, kingly or queenly, noble, princely, proud, magnificent, sovereign, fit for a king or queen Definition splendid and dignified Never has she looked so regal. Synonyms royal, majestic, kingly or queenly, noble, princely, proud, magnificent, sovereign, fit for a king or queen Definition very grand She was given a royal welcome on her first visit to Britain. Synonyms splendid, august, grand, impressive, superb, magnificent, superior, majestic, statelyAdditional synonymsa splendid career in publishing Synonyms glorious, superb, magnificent, grand, brilliant, rare, supreme, outstanding, remarkable, sterling, exceptional, renowned, admirable, sublime, illustriousDefinition having a dignified, impressive, and graceful appearance or manner Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running. Synonyms grand, majestic, dignified, royal, august, imposing, impressive, elegant, imperial, noble, regal, solemn, lofty, pompous, ceremoniousDefinition of great moral, artistic, or spiritual value the sublime beauty of nature Synonyms noble, magnificent, glorious, high, great, grand, imposing, elevated, eminent, majestic, lofty, exalted, transcendentDefinition very large or impressive I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. Synonyms huge, great, towering, vast, enormous, terrific, formidable, immense, awesome, titanic, gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, whopping (informal), stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuanAdditional synonymsDefinition unusually large in size, extent, or degree an enormous dust cloud blocking out the sun Synonyms huge, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, gross, excessive, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, gargantuan, elephantine, astronomic, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize I seldom move in such exalted circles. Synonyms high-ranking, high, grand, honoured, intellectual, noble, prestigious, august, elevated, eminent, dignified, loftyDefinition extremely large The road is bordered by gigantic rocks. Synonyms huge, great, large, giant, massive, vast, enormous, extensive, tremendous, immense, titanic, jumbo (informal), monumental, monstrous, mammoth, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, herculean, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, Cyclopean, humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition having or full of glory He had a glorious career spanning more than six decades. Synonyms illustrious, famous, celebrated, distinguished, noted, grand, excellent, honoured, magnificent, noble, renowned, elevated, eminent, triumphant, majestic, famed, sublimeDefinition large or impressive in size or appearance a grand building in the centre of town Synonyms impressive, great, large, magnificent, striking, fine, princely, imposing, superb, glorious, noble, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, eminent, majestic, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, opulent, palatial, ostentatious, splendiferous (facetious) Definition impressive, or meant to impress the grandiose building which housed the mayor's offices Synonyms imposing, grand, impressive, magnificent, majestic, stately, monumental, loftyDefinition extremely large Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas. Synonyms enormous, great, giant, large, massive, vast, extensive, tremendous, immense, mega (slang), titanic, jumbo (informal), gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, mountainous, stellar (informal), prodigious, stupendous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), Brobdingnagian, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition of an empire, emperor, or empress the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Synonyms royal, regal, kingly, queenly, princely, sovereign, majestic, monarchial, monarchal waving his arms in a kingly manner Synonyms royal, imperial, sovereign, regal, monarchical Definition morally admirable Amid the chaos, he had lofty aims. Synonyms noble, grand, distinguished, superior, imposing, renowned, elevated, majestic, dignified, stately, sublime, illustrious, exalted |