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monumentally

/ˌmɑːnjəˈmɛntəli/
mon · u · men · tal · ly
Adjective:monumental
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• adverb

1

To a massive, extraordinary, or unforgettable degree; immensely or colossally.

Example

"The expedition proved to be a monumentally difficult undertaking due to the harsh arctic weather."

2

By means of a monument, or in a grand, imposing manner characteristic of a monument.

Example

"The ancient rulers had their victories monumentally recorded on towering stone obelisks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'monumental' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin noun 'monumentum' ('memorial'), derived from 'monere' ('to remind' or 'to warn').

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