Definition of MONUMENTAL

monumental

Adjective

  • relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
    • "the use of the arch in monumental architecture"
    • "monumental sculptures"

Adjective Satellite

  • of outstanding significance
    • "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics"
  • imposing in size or bulk or solidity
    • "a monumental scale"

Adj

  • In the manner of a monument.
  • Large, grand and imposing.
  • Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete.
  • Relating to monuments.

Examples

  • Monumental construction.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin monumentālis, from Latin monumentum; equivalent to monument + -al.

Synonyms

massive, monolithic

Scrabble Score: 14

monumental: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
monumental: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
monumental: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

monumental: valid Words With Friends Word