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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats