Colossal

/kəˈlɒsəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extremely large or great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic.

The colossal statue towered over the town square, attracting visitors from miles away.

Impressive or extraordinary in scope or scale.

They made a colossal effort to accommodate all the guests at the wedding.

Often used to describe something that is overwhelming or astounding.

The colossal waves crashed against the shore during the storm.

The word colossal comes from the Latin 'colossalis', which means 'gigantic', and is derived from 'colossus', meaning 'giant statue'.

colossal failure

A failure of great magnitude.

colossal mistake

A mistake that has significant consequences.

colossal waste

A waste that is exceedingly large or extravagant.

gigantic

Of very great size.

immense

Extremely large in size or degree.

massive

Large and heavy; bulky.

Colosso

That concert was colosso, the best I've ever seen!

Colossal mess

After the party, it was a colossal mess in the living room.