Colossal
Colossal adjective - So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe.
Usage example: colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
Large is a synonym for colossal in size topic. In some cases you can use "Large" instead an adjective "Colossal", when it comes to topics like gigantic.
Nearby Word: colossus
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- No longer are drinks available in small, medium and large; now you have a choice of large, huge, gargantuan and colossal!
Source: Best is Average, Better is Best - Colony Drop: The nightmare "Waiting for the Wave" has a large asteroid hitting the Atlanic, causing a colossal wave to kill everyone.
Source: Website / Nightmare Project - Always wielding some form of his Colossal Blade, a gigantic mecha sword that is sometimes THREE TIMES AS LARGE as his mecha, his sword is one that can cut through anything.
Source: Hot Blooded / Video Games
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