Monumental: meaning, definitions and examples

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monumental

 

[ ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛnt(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,646, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.