colossus

[kəˈlɑːsəs]

colossus Definition

  • 1a statue that is much bigger than life-size
  • 2a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability

Using colossus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "colossus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  • Example

    He was a colossus in the world of business.

  • Example

    The new skyscraper is a colossus of modern architecture.

colossus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for colossus

Antonyms for colossus

Phrases with colossus

  • a gigantic bronze statue of the Greek god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC

    Example

    The Colossus of Rhodes was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC.

  • a term used to describe the first President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, who led the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1957

    Example

    Kwame Nkrumah is known as the colossus of independence in Ghana.

  • a term used to describe a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability

    Example

    He was a colossus of the music industry, selling millions of records worldwide.

Origins of colossus

from Latin 'colossus', from Greek 'kolossos', meaning 'gigantic statue'

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Summary: colossus in Brief

The term 'colossus' [kəˈlɑːsəs] refers to a statue that is much bigger than life-size or a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability. It can be used to describe historical monuments like the Colossus of Rhodes or people who have made significant contributions to their field, such as the colossus of independence, Kwame Nkrumah. Synonyms include 'giant,' 'titan,' and 'behemoth.'