titanic
IPA: taɪtˈænɪk
noun
- The R.M.S. Titanic, an ocean liner, supposedly unsinkable, that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.
- A venture that fails spectacularly, especially one perceived as overconfident.
adjective
- Alternative letter-case form of Titanic
- (not comparable) Of or relating to the Titans, a race of giant gods in Greek mythology.
- (by extension)
- (comparable) Having great size, or great force, power, or strength.
- (not comparable) Of a conflict or contest: involving equally powerful participants.
- (inorganic chemistry) Of or relating to titanium, especially tetravalent titanium.
- (mineralogy) Of a mineral, especially iron ore: containing titanium, or from which titanium may be extracted.
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Examples of "titanic" in Sentences
- The cruise ship was titanic.
- The Titanic ignored the radio warning.
- The Titanic sank in in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The couple survived from the sinking Titanic.
- The disaster is not without allusion to the Titanic.
- The couple survived the sinking of the titanic ship.
- The iceberg appeared directly in front of the Titanic.
- The photo in this article is unquestionably that of Titanic.
- At the entrance to the Seaport is the Titanic Memorial lighthouse.