monumental

mon·u·men·tal

adj \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

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Rhymes with MONUMENTAL

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