titanic
UK: taɪˈtænɪk | US: taɪˈtænɪk
adj. of exceptional strength, size, or power
adj. relating to or characteristic of the Titans (Greek mythology)
adj. (often capitalized) pertaining to the British ocean liner Titanic
The word titanic derives from Titan, the name of the race of primordial giants in Greek mythology who ruled before the Olympian gods. The suffix -ic transforms it into an adjective, originally describing things of colossal scale or power akin to the Titans. The term gained modern prominence after the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic, a ship named to evoke its "unstoppable" grandeur—ironically cementing the word’s association with both might and tragedy.
The titanic waves during the storm terrified the sailors.
His titanic effort to finish the project earned him praise.
The movie depicted the titanic clash between gods and Titans.
The Titanic’s wreckage was discovered decades after its sinking.
She faced the challenge with titanic determination.