CEFR B2

monumental

adjective

Meaning

Extremely large, important, or serious, often relating to a task, achievement, or problem.

Examples

The cleanup operation after the oil spill was a monumental task.
Winning the championship was a monumental achievement for the team.

Synonyms: huge, enormous, immense, colossal

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monumental (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/

Definition

Extremely large, important, or serious, often relating to a task, achievement, or problem.

Examples

The cleanup operation after the oil spill was a monumental task.
Winning the championship was a monumental achievement for the team.
The government faces monumental challenges in reducing the national debt.

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