monumental meaning and definition

MONUMENTAL adjective

Definition of monumental (adjective)

1. relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
   • "the use of the arch in monumental architecture"; "monumental sculptures"
2. of outstanding significance
   • "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics"
3. imposing in size or bulk or solidity
   • "massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale"
   • synonyms: massive, monolithic