Colossus

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɑːsəs/

Definitions of colossus

noun a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability

Example Sentences

A1 The colossus statue was very big.

A2 The ancient Greeks built a colossus to honor their god.

B1 The colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

B2 The colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue that stood at the entrance of the harbor.

C1 The colossus of Rhodes was said to have been over 100 feet tall.

C2 The colossus of Rhodes was a marvel of ancient engineering and artistry.

Examples of colossus in a Sentence

formal The colossus stood tall in the center of the plaza, a symbol of strength and power.

informal That colossus of a man is always the life of the party.

slang Check out that colossus of a burger, it's huge!

figurative Her influence in the industry is a colossus, unmatched by anyone else.

Grammatical Forms of colossus

• past tense: colossused
• plural: colossuses
• comparative: more colossal
• superlative: most colossal
• present tense: colossus
• future tense: will be colossus
• perfect tense: has been colossus
• continuous tense: is being colossus
• singular: colossus
• positive degree: colossal
• infinitive: to colossus
• gerund: colossusing
• participle: colossused

Origin and Evolution of colossus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'colossus' originated from ancient Greek mythology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the giant statue of Helios in Rhodes, the word 'colossus' has evolved to refer to anything of great size or importance, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing with immense influence or power.