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Colossal

usgb/kəˈlɑːsl/Volume
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Exaggeration Caution

Use 'colossal' for impactful emphasis, but avoid overusing it which can lessen its effect.

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She had a colossal appetite for learning new languages.
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Physically Large

'Colossal' often refers to very large physical objects, not ideas or emotions.

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They erected a colossal statue in the center of the city.
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Metaphorical Size

It can describe tasks or challenges to convey their significant difficulty or scale.

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Completing the project on time was a colossal achievement.
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