This is the 4391st most frequent German word.
gewaltig
"Gewaltig" means "vast," "huge," "powerful," or "immense" in English.
Here, 'gewaltig' describes something physically immense and forceful, emphasizing the power of the wave.
Die gewaltige Welle erfasste das Boot.
The massive wave engulfed the boat.
In this context, 'gewaltig' conveys a figurative sense of significant or remarkable scale, related to improvement or advancement.
Er hat gewaltige Fortschritte in seiner Arbeit gemacht.
He has made tremendous progress in his work.
Here, 'gewaltig' is used to express an overpowering intensity, particularly regarding the impact of the noise.