monumental

[mon-yuh-men-tl]

adjective

1. resembling a monument; massive or imposing.

   Synonyms: colossal, immense

2. exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent, or degree.

   a monumental work.

3. of historical or enduring significance.

   a monumental victory.

4. Fine Arts.,  having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.

5. of or relating to a monument or monuments.

6. serving as a monument.

monumental

/ ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. like a monument, esp in large size, endurance, or importance

   a monumental work of art

2. of, relating to, or being a monument

3. informal,  (intensifier)

   monumental stupidity

Other Word Forms

• monumentalism noun
• monumentality noun
• monumentally adverb
• premonumental adjective
• unmonumental adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monumental¹

From the Late Latin word monumentālis, dating back to 1595–1605. See monument, -al ¹

Example Sentences

The L.A. cast has sent a celebratory video to the British cast commemorating the monumental milestone, and the mood behind the scenes before curtain is euphoric.

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To Rangers, the brevity of Rohl's managerial career would represent a monumental gamble - and after Martin, the new Ibrox board probably thought they were done with monumental gambles.

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These communities followed the return of seasonal water sources and left behind an extraordinary record of their presence through monumental rock art.

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The result is a monumental revisionist work that will alter views on slavery inside and outside the Islamic world.

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Trimming 7.65 seconds over the course of a mile is a monumental leap that will require every possible efficiency.

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Related Words

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• enduring 
• enormous 
• fantastic 
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• grand 
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• huge 
• immense 
• mammoth 
• massive 
• memorable 
• significant 
• towering 
• tremendous 
• unforgettable 
• vast