Meaning & Definition of Monumental in English

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"