Monumental

Pronunciation: /ˌmɑːnjəˈmɛntəl/

Monumental (adjective)

  1. Very large or important, often causing admiration or respect.
  2. Having great importance or influence in a particular field or area.

Examples

  • The building was monumental in size and design.
  • The discovery had monumental implications for science.

Common collocations: monumental architecture, monumental scale, monumental achievement, monumental impact

Synonyms of Monumental

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Monumental

  • — Describes something of little importance or value.
  • — Refers to something that is not serious or important.