Colossal: meaning, definitions and examples
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colossal
[ kษหlษs(ษ)l ]
size
extremely large; gigantic
Synonyms
enormous, huge, immense, massive, monumental
Examples of usage
- The colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The company faced a colossal challenge in completing the project on time.
- The colossal iceberg broke off from the glacier and floated into the ocean.
impact
having a great effect or influence
Synonyms
extraordinary, momentous, remarkable, significant, substantial
Examples of usage
- The discovery had a colossal impact on the scientific community.
- The colossal success of the movie led to a sequel being produced.
Translations
Translations of the word "colossal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colossal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช kolossal
๐ฎ๐ฉ kolosal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปะพัะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kolosalny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทจๅคงใช (ใใใ ใใช)
๐ซ๐ท colossal
๐ช๐ธ colosal
๐น๐ท devasa
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ kolosรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kolosรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ๅทจๅคง็ (jรนdร de)
๐ธ๐ฎ kolosalen
๐ฎ๐ธ risastรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะดััะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษhษng
๐ฒ๐ฝ colosal
Etymology
The word 'colossal' comes from the Latin word 'colossus', which means 'gigantic statue'. It has been used in English since the 18th century to describe something of immense size or impact. The term is often associated with monumental structures or events that leave a lasting impression on people. From the ancient colossus statues to modern colossal constructions, the word has evolved to represent anything of extraordinary scale or significance.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,846, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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