gorillasized
Gorillasized is an informal English adjective (and less commonly adverb) used to describe something that is of the size, proportions, or presence of a gorilla. It conveys extreme largeness or bulk, often with a sense of power or intimidation. The term is typically employed in casual or humorous contexts and is not standard in formal writing.
Etymology and form: the word is formed from the noun gorilla combined with the suffix sized, following
Usage: gorillasized is mainly used for effect to emphasize scale or impact. It can modify a noun
- The gorilla-sized boulder blocked the trail.
- They bought a gorillasized inflatable raft for the festival.
- The villain’s gorillasized armor made him look invincible.
See also: gigantic, enormous, oversized, hyperbole, metaphor.
Note: as a colloquial term,gorillasized should be used sparingly in formal contexts, and readers should consider