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[ adjective ] relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
Examples "the use of the arch in monumental architecture" "monumental sculptures" Used in print (The Providence Journal...)Sparrow size Virginia_Gibson , with sparkling blue eyes and a cheerful smile , made a suitably perky Amy , while Melisande_Congdon , as the real aunt , was positively monumental in the very best Gibson_Girl manner . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] of outstanding significance
Examples "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Synonyms Examples "massive oak doors" "Moore's massive sculptures" "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture" "a monumental scale" Related terms |
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