monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Two Kenyan women take on the monumental task of decolonizing a formerly whites-only library in Nairobi.
—Jack Howland, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
The stock market is experiencing monumental correction.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move with monumental ramifications for students and families across the country.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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