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- Dictionarymonumental/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntl/
adjective
- 1. great in importance, extent, or size: "it's been a monumental effort" Similar
- 2. of or serving as a monument: "additional details are found in monumental inscriptions" Similar
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The meaning of MONUMENTAL is serving as or resembling a monument : massive; also : highly significant : outstanding. How to use monumental in a sentence.
very big or very great: Rebuilding the bridge proved to be a monumental job. (Definition of monumental from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of monumental. monumental. We have also undertaken very intensive excavation in many of the monumental buildings and complexes that make up the site's epicenter.
(Definition of monumental from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) monumental | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˌmɑn·jəˈmen·t ə l / Add to word list. very big or very great: Rebuilding the bridge proved to be a monumental job.
resembling a monument; massive or imposing. Synonyms: colossal, immense. exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent, or degree: a monumental work. of historical or enduring significance: a monumental victory.
A monumental decision for you would be one that changes your life — like the day you got engaged or when you decided to move to New York to be an actor. The word monumental can also be used if you're talking about a monument, a statue or structure commemorating a person or event.
Definition of monumental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. of, pertaining to, or resembling a monument. 2. exceptionally great, as in quality or degree: a monumental book. 3. of historical or enduring significance: a monumental victory.
adjective. 1. like a monument, esp in large size, endurance, or importance. a monumental work of art. 2. of, relating to, or being a monument. 3. informal. ( intensifier) monumental stupidity.
monumental. adjective. uk/ˌmɒnjəˈmentəl/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. very large: a monumental task. (Definition of monumental from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1. You can use monumental to emphasize the large size or extent of something. [emphasis] [...] 2. If you describe a book or musical work as monumental, you are emphasizing that it is very large and impressive, and is likely to be important for a long time.
