Giantlikeness

/ˈdʒaɪəntˌlaɪknəs/ noun

Definition

The quality, state, or condition of being giantlike; the degree to which something resembles or has the characteristics of a giant.

Etymology

Compound of 'giantlike' + '-ness' (a suffix forming abstract nouns). The '-ness' suffix comes from Old English and is one of the most productive noun-forming suffixes in English.

Kelly Says

This abstract noun allows writers to discuss the essence or degree of giant-like qualities in a philosophical way—the giantlikeness of a mountain or the giantlikeness of an ambitious dream.

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