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 Then, also for the third-straight time, the Tennessee football team was joined on the field by thousands of fans looking to celebrate the monumental win over their hated rival. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Visitors enter through a 4,000-square-foot atrium before traveling upwards through the building via corridors, monumental escalators, and galleries overlooking one another. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Brody Knowles led the Dragons with 9 catches for 143 yards and also had a monumental catch facing fourth down late in the fourth quarter. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 This monumental study continues Venice’s story from the abolition of the Republic to the end of the twentieth century. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monumental

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental

Adjective

Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

Adjective

The Bruins took a huge hit with their top six players all getting drafted by WNBA teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
With its available sun-deflecting bright-white fabric and huge garage door-like entryway, the tent makes for a natural day shelter for events out in the sun, rain and wind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Her novels are often narrated in first person and range from intimate confessions to buoyant epic sagas.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Two fighters, Lucario and Greninja, appeared, broke through the frozen screen and fought on the shattered ice blocks in an epic battle.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The fair had been paying about $1 million a year for the gigantic space, which has hosted nearly 300 galleries in some editions.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

Police on Tuesday arrested a suspect in the arson attack that charred the historic city hall in Limoges, in central France, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said, adding that the person may not have acted alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
On Saturday alone, at least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters in cities across France clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings, looted stores and engulfed a historic city hall in flames.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

As that enormous dome thinned through the Holocene, its margin withdrew up onto Baffin Island, and what’s left today is the deflated core of something that was once two miles thick.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
That move sparked enormous street protests in Israel, and alarmed many Israeli citizens overseas.

— Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of enormous

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