colossal

• Descreve algo extremamente grande em tamanho, escala, grau ou intensidade; também pode indicar algo impressionante ou extraordinário.

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

1. Extremely largeB2formal

   Of immense size, extent, or degree; huge.

   Colossal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosenormousgigantichugeimmensemammothmassivemonumentalprodigioustremendousvast

   Antônimosmicroscopicminusculeminutesmalltiny

2. Remarkable or impressiveB2informal

   Used to emphasize the great scale or impact of something.

   Colossal

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

   Sinônimosenormousgigantichugeimmensemonumentalprodigiousstupendousvast

   Antônimosinsignificantminornegligibleunimpressive