monumental

Describes something that is very large, impressive, or historically significant.

ruОписывает что-то очень большое, впечатляющее или исторически значимое.esDescribe algo muy grande, impresionante o históricamente significativo, a menudo relacionado con monumentos o logros notables.frQualifie quelque chose de très grand, impressionnant ou historiquement significatif, souvent lié à un monument ou à une œuvre majeure.deBeschreibt etwas sehr Großes, Beeindruckendes oder historisch Bedeutsames; oft auch im Sinne von gewaltig, monumental wirkend oder von großer Tragweite.ptDescreve algo muito grande, impressionante ou de grande importância histórica; pode indicar escala física colossal ou relevância e impacto duradouros.zh形容某事物规模巨大、令人印象深刻，或具有重大的历史意义。arيصف شيئًا ضخمًا أو مهيبًا أو ذا أهمية تاريخية كبيرة، ويُستعمل أيضًا لما هو بالغ الأثر أو الاستثنائي في حجمه.

1. Relating to a monument B2 formal

   Serving as or relating to a monument; commemorative in nature.

   • The monumental arch was built to honor the war heroes.
   • They unveiled a monumental sculpture in the town square.
   • The ancient ruins have a monumental quality that attracts tourists.

   ruМонументальныйesmonumental (relativo a un monumento)frrelatif à un monumentdeMonumentalptMonumentalzh纪念碑的arنُصْبي

   Synonyms: commemorativememorial

2. Of outstanding significance B2 formal

   Extremely important or significant in influence or effect.

   • The discovery of penicillin was a monumental achievement in medicine.
   • Her speech had a monumental impact on the audience.
   • The court's decision was a monumental step for civil rights.

   ruМонументальныйesde importancia excepcionalfrd'une importance capitaledeMonumentalptMonumentalzh重大的arهائل الأهمية

   Synonyms: consequentialepoch-makinghistoricimportantlandmarkmajormomentousserioussignificantweighty

   Antonyms: insignificantminornegligibletrivialunimportant

3. Imposing in size or bulk B2 formal

   Very large, massive, or solid in size or appearance.

   • The monumental building dominated the city skyline.
   • They faced a monumental task of cleaning up the entire park.
   • The mountain range presented a monumental barrier to the explorers.

   ruМонументальныйesImponente por tamaño o masafrImposant par sa taille ou sa massedeMonumentalptMonumentalzh宏伟的arضخم هائل

   Synonyms: colossalenormousgigantichugeimmenseimposingmammothmassiveprodigioustoweringvast

   Antonyms: miniatureminusculeminuteslightsmalltiny

• more monumental comparative form
• most monumental superlative form