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colossal

adjective/kəˈlɒsəl/

extremely large in size, extent, or degree

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colossal in a sentence

A colossal wave crashed over the pier during the storm.

The explorers stared up at a colossal cliff face that blocked the entire valley from view.

Where it comes from

From Greek kolossos 'a gigantic statue'

Memory hook

COLOSSal — think of the Colossus, a gigantic ancient statue.

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