co'lossally
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colossal (kəˈlɒsəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of immense size; huge; gigantic |
| 2. | Compare heroic (in figure sculpture) approximately twice life-size |
| 3. | architect Also: giant of or relating to the order of columns and pilasters that extend more than one storey in a façade |
| co'lossally | |
| —adv | |
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