riesenhaft

gigantic, huge

English translations

  1. 01

    gigantic

  2. 02

    huge

  3. 03

    enormous

Word details

German meaning
Extrem groß oder gewaltig.
English meaning
Gigantic
Synonym
gigantisch, enorm
German example
Der Baum war von riesenhafter Größe.
English example
The tree was of gigantic size.
Comparative
riesenhafterSuperlative: am riesenhaftesten

Example sentences with “riesenhaft”

  1. Er hat einen riesenhaften Appetit. (He has a gigantic appetite.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'riesig' and 'riesenhaft'?

They are synonymous, but 'riesenhaft' sounds slightly more literary or emphatic.