Colossal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kə-ˈlä-səl/ co·los·sal

Meaning & Definition of Colossal

Colossal (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a colossus
  2. of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible
  3. of an exceptional or astonishing degree

Colossal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "a colossal statue of the town's founder"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colossal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Colossal:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Colossal

Words with the opposite meaning of Colossal:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Colossal

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Colossal

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Colossal

Derived words: colossally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Colossal

First known use: 1664

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Colossal

Frequently Asked Questions about Colossal

What does "Colossal" mean?

"Colossal" means of, relating to, or resembling a colossus. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or resembling a colossus.

What is another word for "Colossal"?

Other words for "Colossal" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous and galactic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colossal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Colossal"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colossal". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan and giant.

What is the opposite of "Colossal"?

Antonyms of "Colossal" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Colossal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Colossal" in a sentence: "a colossal statue of the town's founder".

Is "Colossal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Colossal" is an adjective.

Is "Colossal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Colossal" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Colossal"?

"Colossal" is pronounced /kə-ˈlä-səl/ and divided into syllables as co·los·sal.