Synonyms for

Colossal

Verb / kʌˈlɑ:sʌl / Another word for colossal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely large or great; gigantic

Synonyms & similar words

stupendous prodigious huge immense massive monstrous gigantic enormous tremendous mighty vast mammoth prodigious towering jumbo whopping elephantine colossus mountainous super-sized astronomical gargantuan

Synonyms by register

Formal

immense enormous gigantic monumental

Informal

huge massive ginormous whopping

Literary

titanic gargantuan vast

Antonyms

tiny small minuscule diminutive microscopic petite

Common collocations

  • colossal statue
  • colossal undertaking
  • colossal mistake
  • colossal failure
  • colossal amount
  • colossal impact
  • colossal building

Word family

noun colossus
adjective colossal
adverb colossally

Usage note

Colossal is an adjective used to describe something of extremely large size. It is often used for emphasis and can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation when referring to mistakes or failures.

Example sentences

  1. The colossal dinosaur skeleton filled the entire museum room.
  2. The ship was a colossal vessel, able to transport hundreds of people across the ocean.
  3. The basketball player was a colossal figure on the court, towering over his opponents.
  4. The construction crew built a colossal skyscraper in just a few months.
  5. The storm caused a colossal amount of damage to the town.

Quotes

  • In this vast and gorgeous temple of the world, colossal statues, landscapes sublime and stupendous, paintings and marbles, equal to the wonders of Greece and Rome, meet us at every turn. - William Cullen Bryant
  • The universe is a colossal book written in mathematical language. - Galileo Galilei
  • The world is a colossal book, and each life is a page. - Mark Nepo

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