Colossal/kəˈlɑːsl/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration Caution Use 'colossal' for impactful emphasis, but avoid overusing it which can lessen its effect. She had a colossal appetite for learning new languages. Pro Tip 2/3Physically Large 'Colossal' often refers to very large physical objects, not ideas or emotions. They erected a colossal statue in the center of the city. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Size It can describe tasks or challenges to convey their significant difficulty or scale. Completing the project on time was a colossal achievement.