Found 2 items, similar to monumental.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: monumental
monumental
adj 1: relating or belonging to or serving as a monument;
“the use
of the arch in monumental architecture”;
“monumental
sculptures”
2: of outstanding significance;
“Einstein's monumental
contributions to physics”
3: imposing in size or bulk or solidity;
“massive oak doors”;
“Moore's massive sculptures”;
“the monolithic proportions
of Stalinist architecture”;
“a monumental scale” [syn:
massive,
monolithic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Monumental
Monumental
\Mon`u*men"tal\, a. [L. monumentalis: cf. F.
monumental.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a
monumental inscription.
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2. Serving as a monument; memorial; preserving memory.
“Of
pine, or monumental oak.” --Milton.
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A work outlasting monumental brass. --Pope.
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3. Of lasting significance; as, a monumental work of
literature; a monumental accomplishment.
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4. Exceptionally large in quantity, quality, or degree; as, a
monumental amount of work to be done
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