colossal

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

Etymology

From French colossal, formed from Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

prodigious, stupendous

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