Main Entry:

co·los·sal

Pronunciation:

\kə-ˈlä-səl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1712

1 : of, relating to, or resembling a colossus 2 : of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible <colossal rock formations> 3 : of an exceptional or astonishing degree <a colossal failure>

synonyms see enormous

— co·los·sal·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb