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Colossal and Gigantic Definitions

Colossal

Of great size, extent, or amount; immense.

Gigantic

Exceedingly large in size, extent, or amount, especially for its kind
A gigantic toadstool.

Colossal

Of great scope or consequence; monumental
A colossal blunder.

Gigantic

Very great in scope or importance
A gigantic mistake.

Colossal

Extremely large or on a great scale.
A single puppy can make a colossal mess.
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Gigantic

Very large.

Colossal

Amazingly spectacular; extraordinary; epic.

Gigantic

(slang) Excellent; very good or exciting.
This band is going to be gigantic.

Colossal

Of enormous size; gigantic; huge; as, a colossal statue.

Gigantic

In the manner of a giant. en
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Colossal

Of a size larger than heroic. See Heroic.

Gigantic

Of extraordinary size; like a giant.

Colossal

So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe;
Colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
Has a colossal nerve
A prodigious storm
A stupendous field of grass
Stupendous demand

Gigantic

Such as a giant might use, make, or cause; immense; tremendous; extraordinarly; as, gigantic deeds; gigantic wickedness.
When descends on the AtlanticThe giganticStrom wind of the equinox.

Gigantic

So exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth;
A gigantic redwood
Gigantic disappointment
A mammoth ship
A mammoth multinational corporation

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