Monumental: meaning, definitions and examples
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monumental
[ ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛnt(ə)l ]
art
Impressively large, sturdy, and enduring, like a monument.
Synonyms
grand, imposing, majestic, monolithic
Examples of usage
- The artist created a monumental sculpture that towered over the city skyline.
- The monumental architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe.
historical
Relating to or resembling a monument, especially in scale or scope.
Synonyms
impressive, massive, monument-like, substantial
Examples of usage
- The monumental task of rebuilding the city after the war was a challenging endeavor.
- The team achieved a monumental victory in the championship game.
Translations
Translations of the word "monumental" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monumental
🇮🇳 स्मारकीय
🇩🇪 monumental
🇮🇩 monumental
🇺🇦 монументальний
🇵🇱 monumentalny
🇯🇵 記念碑的な
🇫🇷 monumental
🇪🇸 monumental
🇹🇷 anıtsal
🇰🇷 기념비적인
🇸🇦 نصب تذكاري
🇨🇿 monumentální
🇸🇰 monumentálny
🇨🇳 纪念性的
🇸🇮 monumentalen
🇮🇸 minnisvarði
🇰🇿 монументалды
🇬🇪 მონუმენტალური
🇦🇿 monumental
🇲🇽 monumental
Word origin
The word 'monumental' originated from the Latin word 'monumentum', meaning 'a building or statue to commemorate a person or event'. Over time, its usage evolved to describe something grand, impressive, and enduring. In modern usage, 'monumental' is often used to emphasize the scale, significance, or impact of something.
See also: monuments.