Associations to the word «Monumental»

Wiktionary

MONUMENTAL, adjective. In the manner of a monument.
MONUMENTAL, adjective. Large, grand and imposing. Fitting to be a monument to someone or something.
MONUMENTAL, adjective. Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete.

Dictionary definition

MONUMENTAL, adjective. Relating or belonging to or serving as a monument; "the use of the arch in monumental architecture"; "monumental sculptures".
MONUMENTAL, adjective. Of outstanding significance; "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics".
MONUMENTAL, adjective. Imposing in size or bulk or solidity; "massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley