kolossal

colossal, huge, immense

English translations

  1. 01

    colossal

  2. 02

    colossal

Word details

German meaning
Extrem groß, gewaltig, beeindruckend.
English meaning
Colossal
Synonym
riesig, enorm
German example
Das Bauwerk ist von kolossaler Größe.
English example
The structure is of colossal size.
Comparative
kolossalerSuperlative: am kolossalsten

Example sentences with “kolossal”

  1. Das war ein kolossaler Fehler. (That was a colossal mistake.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'kolossal' be used to describe size?

Yes, it is an intensifier meaning 'enormous' or 'very significant' in both physical and figurative senses.