colossal

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely large in size, quantity, or degree.

  - "The colossal statue of Liberty is a famous landmark."
  - "The colossal cost of the project was unexpected."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈlɒsəl/
   
   
   
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2. /kəˈlɒsəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

enormous , giant , gigantic , immense , prodigious , vast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colossal
rolls , bows , throws , glows

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Variants

List of all variants of colossal that leads to same result
colossal , colossally

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Etymology

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From Greek kolossós, a large statue.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known colossal statue is the Great Buddha of Leshan, which is over 71 meters (233 feet) tall.

2. The term 'colossal' was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. gigantic: Both 'colossal' and 'gigantic' mean extremely large, but 'colossal' often implies a sense of weight or mass, while 'gigantic' can also imply a sense of height or size without weight.

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Culture

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The term 'colossal' has been used in various forms of art and literature to describe large and impressive structures or concepts. For instance, in literature, the term has been used to describe the size and grandeur of ancient civilizations, such as the Roman Empire. In art, the term has been used to describe large-scale sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "colossal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy object or structure to remember the meaning of 'colossal'. Visualize the size and weight of an elephant or a large building to help remember the definition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'colossal' with the word 'massive' or 'enormous' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-L-O-S-S-A-L' to remember the meaning of 'colossal': 'C' for 'Colossal' and 'S' for 'Size' or 'Scope'.

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