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Meaning of colossal
The primary meaning of the word "colossal" is extremely large or impressive.
Etymology of colossal
The word "colossal" comes from the Latin word "colossus," which refers to a gigantic statue, especially the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Latin word "colossus" is derived from the Greek word "kolossos," meaning gigantic statue.
The word "colossal" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is extremely large or impressive.
Synonyms
enormous
gigantic
huge
massive
immense
colossal
monumental
towering
massive
gigantic
enormous
tremendous
stupendous
astonishing
breathtaking
extraordinary
remarkable
sensational
spectacular
impressive
grand
majestic
awe-inspiring
monumental
Brobdingnagian
gargantuan
leviathan
mammoth
mighty
mighty
monumental
oversized
ponderous
prodigious
stupendous
titanic
tremendous
Definitions
- Extremely large or impressive: used to describe something that is very big or impressive, often in a way that is surprising or shocking.
- * Of extraordinary size, amount, or degree: used to describe something that is exceptionally large or impressive, often to the point of being overwhelming.
Usage Examples
- The colossal statue of the ancient king dominated the city square.
- * The company's colossal debt led to its financial downfall.
- * The fireworks display was colossal, filling the entire sky with colorful explosions.