monumental
[ mon-yuh-men-tl ]
/ ˌmɒn yəˈmɛn tl /
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adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for monumental
monumental
/ (ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl) /
adjective
like a monument, esp in large size, endurance, or importancea monumental work of art
of, relating to, or being a monument
informal (intensifier)monumental stupidity
Derived forms of monumental
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