colossal — extremely large in size, extent, or degree; enormous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely large in size, extent, or degree; enormous
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlɑːsl/
Example Sentences
- My phone bill was colossal after I accidentally left my data on during my trip abroad.
- The colossal traffic jam made me three hours late for my own birthday party.
- Building the new shopping mall required colossal investment and planning.
colossal
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈlɑːsl/]
extremely large in size, extent, or degree; enormous
The colossal statue towers over the tiny tourists below.
The apostle marvels at the colossal fossil
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'colossalis', derived from 'colossus', which refers to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The word came to mean anything of enormous size or grandeur.
Breakdown
coloss- (from Latin colossus, a giant statue) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = colossal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone bill was colossal after I accidentally left my data on during my trip abroad.”
“The colossal traffic jam made me three hours late for my own birthday party.”
“Building the new shopping mall required colossal investment and planning.”
“The colossal elephant statue in the museum lobby attracts thousands of visitors.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.