Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

colossal

adjective
/kəˈlɒsəl/
Definition
Extremely large or great in size, extent, or degree.
Examples
  • The colossal statue stood majestically in the center of the plaza.
  • They encountered a colossal wave while surfing off the coast.
  • The project required a colossal amount of resources and manpower.
Meaning
The term describes something that is very large or massive, often beyond the usual scale.
Synonyms
  • gargantuan
  • immense
  • huge
  • enormous
  • monstrous