monumental
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for monumental, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale.
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monolithic
Antonyms
How to use monumental
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
monumental task
monumental achievement
monumental mistake
monumental scale
Etymology
From Late Latin monumentalis, built on Latin monumentum ("monument") plus the adjective suffix -al.
Full origin of monumental →Frequently asked questions
What does “monumental” mean?
The word “monumental” means extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale. In plain terms, huge, impressive, or historically important — often used for achievements, mistakes, or tasks.
How do you pronounce “monumental”?
“Monumental” is pronounced mon-yuu-MEHN-tuhl (/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “monumental” in a sentence?
Here is “monumental” used in a sentence: “Building the canal was a monumental engineering achievement.”
What part of speech is “monumental”?
“Monumental” is an adjective.
Where does the word “monumental” come from?
The word “monumental” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin monumentalis, built on Latin monumentum ("monument") plus the adjective suffix -al.
Is “monumental” a common word?
“Monumental” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “monumental” have?
“Monumental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale.
