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monumental
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mon·u·men·tal

adjective \ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-təl\

Definition of MONUMENTAL

1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive; also : highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great <a monumental misunderstanding>
— mon·u·men·tal·i·ty \-mən-ˈta-lə-tē, -ˌmen-\ noun
— mon·u·men·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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Examples of MONUMENTAL

  1. It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
  2. the monumental complexity of the issue
  3. Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
  4. The class was about modern monumental architecture.

First Known Use of MONUMENTAL

1604

Related to MONUMENTAL

Synonyms
august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, grand, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately
Antonyms
humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Rhymes with MONUMENTAL

accidental, continental, detrimental, elemental, fundamental, incidental, instrumental, ornamental, sacramental, supplemental

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