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monumental definition

monu·men·tal (män′yo̵̅o̅ ment′'l, -yə-)

adjective

  1. of, suitable for, or serving as a monument or monuments
  2. like a monument; massive, enduring, etc.
  3. historically notable, important, or of lasting value
  4. very great; colossal monumental ineptitude
  5. Art larger than life-size

Etymology: LL monumentalis

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monumental Synonyms

monumental

modif.

lofty, impressive, majestic; see grand 2, great 1.


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monumental Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: To edge myself from this cocoon seems monumental, far less the daily trudge of washing and dressing.

Modifies a noun

  • inscription: Monumental inscriptions from the cemetery at Somerset Road, Cape Town.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: Both strains have truly monumental implications for the supply chain.

Preposition: in

  • scale: Many of these works are monumental in scale and designed for outdoor settings.
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monumental quotes

Since thou wouldst needs, bewitched with some ill charms, Be buried in those monumental arms: As we can wish, is, may that earth lie light Upon thy tender limbs, and so good night.

-Waller, Edmund

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