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Elephantine

Definition

(formal) Extremely large or clumsy; resembling an elephant in size or awkwardness.

Example Sentences

1The elephantine cruise liner dominated the harbor, dwarfing all other vessels.
2Was the new skyscraper's elephantine design intended to be a statement or merely a consequence of poor urban planning?
3Critics described the bureaucratic process as elephantine, citing unnecessary delays and inefficiencies.
4Avoid using elephantine language in your academic writing; clarity and concision are essential.
5The artist's use of elephantine shapes and forms in her sculpture added a sense of grandeur and drama to the piece.

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