Elephantine

usgb/ˌelɪˈfæntiːn/
adjective

Very large, heavy, or clumsy.

His elephantine movements drew attention from everyone in the room.
Visual representation of "elephantine" - Very large, heavy, or clumsy

Often appears as...

  • elephantine size
  • elephantine task
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Physical Size

Use 'elephantine' to describe something unusually large or physically imposing.

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The elephantine statue dominated the town square.
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Clumsiness Implied

'Elephantine' can imply a lack of grace or finesse when describing movements or actions.

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She moved with an elephantine gracelessness on the dance floor.
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Metaphorical Use

It's often used metaphorically to emphasize the weightiness or difficulty of a task.

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He faced the elephantine task of restoring the old mansion.
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