colossus Meaning & Definition
What Does Colossus Mean?
Colossus is used as a noun meaning A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is also used to mean Any creature or thing of gigantic size.
Quick Facts About Colossus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəˈlɒs.əs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | monster, behemoth and goliath |
| Plural | colossi |
Colossus Definition (Noun)
- A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Any creature or thing of gigantic size.
- Somebody or something very greatly admired and respected.
Synonyms of Colossus
Colossus synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Colossus
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Colossus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
colossus (plural colossi or colossuses)
Words That Rhyme With Colossus
Origin of Colossus
From Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossós, “large statue, especially the colossus of Rhodes”), from an unknown Pre-Greek etymon (and erroneously associated with κολοφών).
How to Pronounce Colossus
The standard pronunciation of colossus is //kəˈlɒs.əs//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Colossus: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is colossus?
Colossus is a noun.
What is another word for colossus?
You can replace colossus with words such as monster, behemoth and goliath. See the full list of colossus synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of colossus?
The plural of colossus is colossi.