Colossally

/kəˈlɒsəli/ adverb

Definition

In an extremely large, impressive, or significant way; to a tremendous or enormous degree.

Etymology

From colossus (a giant statue or something immensely large) + -ally (adverbial suffix). Colossus comes from Greek 'kolossos,' famously referring to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Kelly Says

The Colossus of Rhodes was so massive that when it fell, it lay broken for 900 years and people could still see its enormous bronze hands—so 'colossally' literally means as big as something you'd need an ancient civilization to build!

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