/ Dictionary / Index G giant: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gi•ant Pronunciation: (jī'unt), [key] — n. (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc. a person or thing of unusually great size, power, importance, etc.; major figure; legend: a giant in her field; an intellectual giant. (often cap.)any of the Gigantes. monitor (def. 12). See —adj. unusually large, great, or strong; gigantic; huge. greater or more eminent than others. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: giant (Thesaurus) Giannini giant anteater Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language