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   co·los·sal

   /kəˈläs(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely large: "a colossal amount of mail"
   • ▪ (of a giant order) having more than one story of columns.
   • ▪ (of a statue) at least twice life size.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French, from colosse, from Latin colossus (see colossus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. colossally adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   Colossal means extremely large or very great, especially of something bad. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Colossal means extremely large in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge. It can also refer to something resembling a colossus, a very large statue. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

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   Definitions of colossal. adjective. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. “ colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple”. “has a colossal nerve”. synonyms: prodigious, stupendous. big, large. above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent.

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   Learn the meaning of colossal, an adjective that describes something very large or enormous. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for colossal.

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   Colossal means extremely large or very great, especially of something bad. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of colossal, an adjective that describes something extremely large, with pictures and example sentences. Find out how to use colossal in different contexts and collocations.