colossus

noun
UK: /kəˈlɒsəs/
US: /kəˈlɑːsəs/

  1. A statue of huge size.

    1. The colossus stood tall.
    2. The museum displayed a colossus of ancient times, attracting many visitors.

  2. A person or thing of immense size, power, or influence.

    1. He is a business colossus.
    2. The company became a colossus in the tech industry, dominating the market.

Synonyms

giant mammoth behemoth titan powerhouse juggernaut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colossus" in English means: A statue of huge size., A person or thing of immense size, power, or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "colossus" is /kəˈlɒsəs/ in British English and /kəˈlɑːsəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colossus": giant, mammoth, behemoth, titan, powerhouse, juggernaut.

Example usage of "colossus": "The colossus stood tall.". More examples on the page.