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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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Al Qadiri’s monumental installation First Sun is concurrently presented by the Public Art Fund in Central Park.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The animal was originally a zhènmùshòu, a monumental, fierce, lion-like tomb guardian from the Tang Dynasty, the authors speculate.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Fano was founded by Julius Caesar as Fanum Fortunae, one of the largest Roman settlements on the Adriatic, and the town’s monumental arch and ancient walls still greet visitors today.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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