massive

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having great weight and a solid, strong shape.

adj. consisting of a large, heavy, and solid structure or mass.

日本語:重厚※

“The castle was protected by massive stone walls that were three metres thick.”

“The cathedral's roof is supported by massive oak beams, each carved from a single ancient tree trunk to ensure structural integrity.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine Technical

adj. affecting a large part of the body or being very serious.

adj. affecting a significant area or being particularly severe in intensity.

“He was rushed to the hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.”

“The patient presented with massive internal bleeding, necessitating an immediate surgical intervention to locate the source of the trauma.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · Dialect

adj. very good or impressive.

adj. denoting exceptional quality or value; used as a positive intensifier.

“We had a massive time at the concert last night.”

“The local fans thought the performance was absolutely massive, though the critics were somewhat more reserved in their praise.”

C2 · Proficiency Physics Technical

adj. having physical weight or mass.

adj. possessing rest mass; not massless.

“Scientists study how massive particles move through space.”

“In the standard model of physics, the Higgs boson explains why certain fundamental particles are massive rather than massless.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · British English

n. a group of people from the same area or with the same interests.

n. a collective group of people associated with a specific locality or subculture.

“The DJ shouted out to the London massive during the set.”

“The festival attracted the jungle massive from across the country, filling the arena with dedicated followers of the genre.”