Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: titan
IPA transcription: [t'aɪtən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Titan
    Meaning: the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere
  • Synonyms: Titan
    Meaning: (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth)
  • Synonyms: colossus, behemoth, giant, heavyweight, titan
    Meaning: a person of exceptional importance and reputation
Usage examples
  • "It's a Titan's task, Ken."
  • And men rode out of the eastern lands, Broad river and burning plain; Trees that are Titan flowers to see, And tiger skies, striped horribly, With tints of tropic rain.
  • and can speak of Longfellow as a 'mighty Titan.' Reckless panegyrics of this kind show a kindly nature and a good heart, and Mr. Mackenzie's Highland Daydreams could not possibly offend any one.