colossal

Definition of colossal

Adjectives

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
"colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple"
"has a colossal nerve"
Synonyms:
prodigious, stupendous
big, large
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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