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- Dictionarymonumental/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl/
adjective
- 1. great in importance, extent, or size: "it's been a monumental effort" Similar
- 2. of or serving as a monument: "additional details are found in monumental inscriptions" Similar
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(Definition of monumental from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) monumental | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ˌmɑn·jəˈmen·t ə l / Add to word list. very big or very great: Rebuilding the bridge proved to be a monumental job.
The meaning of MONUMENTAL is serving as or resembling a monument : massive; also : highly significant : outstanding. How to use monumental in a sentence.
(Definition of monumental from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) monumental | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˌmɑn·jəˈmen·t ə l / Add to word list. very big or very great: Rebuilding the bridge proved to be a monumental job.
exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent, or degree: a monumental work. of historical or enduring significance: a monumental victory. Fine Arts. having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale. of or relating to a monument or monuments. serving as a monument.
3 meanings: 1. like a monument, esp in large size, endurance, or importance 2. of, relating to, or being a monument 3. informal.... Click for more definitions.
1. Of, resembling, or serving as a monument. 2. Impressively large, sturdy, and enduring. 3. Of outstanding significance: Einstein's monumental contributions to physics. 4. Astounding: monumental cowardice; monumental talent. mon′u·men·tal′i·ty (-mĕn-tăl′ĭ-tē) n. mon′u·men′tal·ly adv.
Whether it's a monumental effort requiring vast amounts of strength or a monumental cruise ship with eleven floors and five sets of elevators, the word monumental describes something imposing or massive in size. Monumental can also refer to something that's of outstanding importance or significance. A monumental decision for you would be one ...
