MONUMENTAL Synonyms: 261 Similar and Opposite Words

monumental

adjective

ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of monumental

as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences

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as in huge

unusually large serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it

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as in major

having great meaning or lasting effect the moon landing was seen as a monumental event in human history

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Recent Examples of monumental Some speculated that Mikhelson was personally unhappy with a monumental Urs Fischer sculpture sited outside the museum. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Society designated registries for a handful of monumental life events—weddings, housewarmings and baby showers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The temple at Behbeit El-Hagar, parts of which remain, was notable for its extensive use of granite in the construction of monumental architectural elements. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026 Michael and Susan Dell are balancing their monumental philanthropic efforts with high-end real estate maneuvers. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monumental

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Adjective

James, along with Sawitskas and his pals, want the carousel to be restored to its original glory, a magnificent, gleaming merry-go-round that inspired Disney to dream.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

Cue the lovelorn weeping in the rain set to composer Roger Goula’s supple string score, and before us, a sweeping love epic bursts alive with real pain.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
The trailer for The Magician’s Nephew premiered in front of a full Imax theater in the AMC at Lincoln Square, revealing a first look at Gerwig’s bombastic, epic spectacle.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.

— Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Both those historic actions happened as part of the Biden administration's focus on anti-money laundering and efforts to promote compliance with the then-emerging virtual currency industry.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Yeager's historic flight followed a series of unpowered glide tests, incuding three by Yeager himself in August of 1947, followed by ever faster subsonic powered flights.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
Until this glorious fall Saturday afternoon gave way to the hints of early evening, Indiana football — once the losingest team in all of college football — hadn’t tasted their ordinary helping of defeat for 666 days.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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