colossal

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement grand par sa taille, son échelle ou son degré.

Describes something that is extremely large in size, extent, or degree.

1. Extremely largeB2formal

   Of immense size, extent, or degree; huge.

   Colossal (de taille immense)

   • The construction of the dam was a colossal undertaking.
   • They suffered a colossal defeat in the election.
   • The statue was a colossal monument to the ancient king.

   Synonymesenormousgigantichugeimmensemammothmassivemonumentalprodigioustremendousvast

   Antonymesmicroscopicminusculeminutesmalltiny

2. Remarkable or impressiveB2informal

   Used to emphasize the great scale or impact of something.

   Colossal (au sens figuré, impressionnant)

   • He made a colossal mistake by quitting his job.
   • The party was a colossal success.
   • She has a colossal amount of energy.

   Synonymesenormousgigantichugeimmensemonumentalprodigiousstupendousvast

   Antonymesinsignificantminornegligibleunimpressive