mastodonian

comparative more mastodonian · superlative most mastodonian

1. Of, related to, or characteristic of a mastodon; large; powerful.

   These brutes are huge mastodonian animals that tower to an immense height even beside the giant green men and their giant thoats; […]

   1919, Edward Rice Burroughs, The Warlord of Mars, page 115

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   The British parliament is now considering the proposition of a Liverpool ship-builder to build six "mastodonian steamships," to be used for the transportation of troops to distant possessions.

   1859, Executive Documents Printed by Order of The House of Representatives during the Second Session of the Thirty-Fifth Congress, 1858-'59, page 503

   Since Mother Eve made history by eating too many apples, all peoples in every time have been prone to mark special occasions with Mastodonian meals.

   1937 November 14, Lona Gill, “Let's Stop The Holiday Gorging!”, in Los Angeles Times Magazine, page 6

plural Mastodonians

1. InternetA user of the decentralized social media platform Mastodon.

comparative more Mastodonian · superlative most Mastodonian

1. Of, related to, or characteristic of the American heavy metal band Mastodon.

   […] expect fiery, blowtorch riffs and scorching solos, thundering bass, fast drumming and a wealth of Mastodonian riffery, the boys have clearly learned from their elders, and learned well!

   2008, "Metal tracks", Heaven's Metal, February/March 2008, page 7

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   The band crashes forth with guitar stomp and a short burst of bellowing vocals that fans of Big Business or the Melvins are certain to enjoy, before the track lulls the listener with an expansive Mastodonian riff and morose soundscape.

   2013, Missoula Independent, 20 June 2013 - 27 June 2013, page 21

   Featuring former members of underrated hardcore-sludgers Hang the Bastard, these guys can effectively move from Mastodonian prog-metal to Metallica-influenced thrash (more Death Magnetic than Kill ’Em All).

   2021 August, Decibel, page 76