colossal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
It wasn’t the product of colossal sums of money.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
We sit down with the French composer to discuss the colossal influence of John Williams and his desire to pay homage while conveying his own signature style.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
The pitch remained flat but the weight of a colossal target was too great.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
In November, he paid eighteen pence to a Uruguayan farmer for a piece of a colossal skull of yet another extinct mammal—the rhinolike Toxodon, with giant squirrel teeth—that had once roamed the plains.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing colossal
List 6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Brace Yourself: Earthquake Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "C"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
