monumental
Translation
monumental, huge, significant
Examples
Building the pyramids was a monumental task.
Building the pyramids was a monumental task.
This is a work of monumental importance.
This is a work of monumental importance.
Grammar Patterns
a monumental (noun) very big, great, or important Building the pyramids was a monumental task.
of monumental importance extremely important This is a work of monumental importance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: huge, massive, epic, significant; Antonyms: insignificant, minor
Etymology
From 'monument' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'. Literally means 'like a monument'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so big, great, or important that it's like a monument.