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colossal

1 of 1adjective
/kə.ˈlɑ.səl/
Forms:more colossal,most colossal
1

extremely large in size or scale

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  • The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels.
  • The scientist discovered a colossal iceberg floating in the polar waters, dwarfing the surrounding ice formations.
  • The storm brought a colossal wave that crashed against the shore, leaving a powerful impact.
  • The dinosaur exhibit at the museum showcased the skeletal remains of a colossal T-Rex, awe-inspiring in its size.
  • The canyon was a colossal natural wonder, with towering cliffs and a river carving through the landscape.
Synonyms:
prodigioustitanicsupermassivemegaenormousginormouscyclopeanlargeoutsizedstupendoushulkingelephantineoutsizemassivegiantmonolithichugebigheftybrobdingnagianmountainousoversizedimmensegalacticmonstrousmonumentalgargantuantremendousoversizegiganticking-sizebeastlyjumbohumongoussizablemammoth
2

very intense in degree

  • The project faced a colossal challenge, requiring immense resources and effort.
  • She felt a colossal sense of relief after the successful resolution of the issue.
  • The debate generated a colossal amount of debate and discussion among the participants.
  • His mistake had a colossal impact on the outcome of the project.
  • They experienced a colossal increase in sales following the new marketing strategy.
Synonyms:
prodigioustitanicprettyenormousstupendousappreciablegreatmassiveuncommonhugebigheftysubstantialimmenseextensivewidemonumentalvasttremendousconsiderablehumongoussizable