monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
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This monumental church overlooking the bustling main square is the very heart of Valladolid.
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The gallery would dedicate its third exhibition to Smith, presenting two monumental works by the artist made in the mid-1960s and early ’70s.
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That sense of continuity carries through interiors that balance monumental scale with warmth and livability.
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Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
This monumental church overlooking the bustling main square is the very heart of Valladolid.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The gallery would dedicate its third exhibition to Smith, presenting two monumental works by the artist made in the mid-1960s and early ’70s.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That sense of continuity carries through interiors that balance monumental scale with warmth and livability.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monumental
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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