adj.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' lä-s ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1712
1 : of, relating to, or resembling a colossus
2 : of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible < colossal rock formations>
3 : of an exceptional or astonishing degree <a colossal failure>
synonyms see ENORMOUS
– co · los · sal · ly \ -s ə -l ē \ adverb