Meaning & use
monumental
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Extremely great in size, importance, or extent; also, relating to a monument.
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Passing the bill was a monumental achievement after years of failed attempts.
The sculptor was known for his monumental bronze statues in city squares.
A note on using this word
In casual speech it's often used loosely for emphasis, as in "a monumental mistake," beyond its literal architectural sense.
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colossalmomentous
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