monumental

mon·u·men·tal

adjective \ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-t^əl\

Definition of MONUMENTAL

1

: of or relating to a monument

2

: serving as or resembling a monument : massive; also : highly significant : outstanding

3

: very great <a monumental misunderstanding>

— mon·u·men·tal·i·ty \-mən-ˈta-lə-tē, -ˌmen-\ noun

— mon·u·men·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

Examples of MONUMENTAL

1. It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
2. the monumental complexity of the issue
3. Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
4. The class was about modern monumental architecture.

First Known Use of MONUMENTAL

1604

Related to MONUMENTAL

Synonyms

august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, grand, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately

Antonyms

humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words

colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous; kingly, lordly, princely, queenly; awesome, awful, cosmic (also cosmical), sublime, wondrous; formidable, impressive, prepossessing, redoubtable; apocalyptic (also apocalyptical), inflated, operatic, overblown, pompous; marvelous (or marvellous), superb, terrific, wonderful; extravagant, lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, palatine, sumptuous; gorgeous, resplendent, splendiferous; extraordinary, killer, remarkable, sensational, striking; celestial, divine, heavenly

Near Antonyms

lowly, modest, unprepossessing; average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate; abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid; insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

Rhymes with MONUMENTAL

accidental, continental, detrimental, elemental, fundamental, incidental, instrumental, ornamental, sacramental, supplemental