colossal

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The definition of colossal is something massive in size.

(adjective)

Machu Picchu is an example of a colossal ancient ruin.

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See colossal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. like a colossus in size; huge; gigantic
  2. astonishingly great; extraordinary: a colossal fool

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See colossal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of a size, extent, or degree that elicits awe or taxes belief; immense. See Synonyms at enormous.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Latin colossus, colossus; see Colossus 

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  • co·losˈsal·ly adverb

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