kolosalny

Kolosalny is a Polish adjective meaning extremely large in size, extent, or significance. It is used to describe objects, events, or phenomena that are unusually vast or impressive. The term can denote physical dimensions as well as figurative scope, and it often carries a sense of awe or dramatic scale.

Etymology: Kolosalny is formed from the noun kolos (colossus) with the adjectival suffix -alny. The root kolos ultimately derives from the ancient Greek kolossos (colossus), via Latin and other languages before entering Polish.

Usage: The word is common in journalism, literature, public discourse, and descriptive prose. It can be used with concrete nouns (kolosalny budynek, kolosalny most, kolosalny projekt) and with figurative nouns (kolosalny wysiłek, kolosalny koszt, kolosalny sukces). Kolosalny often conveys a strong, sometimes sensational impression; in technical or scientific writing, more neutral terms may be preferred.

Variants and related terms: The feminine and neuter forms are kolosalna and kolosalne, respectively. Related synonyms include gigantyczny, ogromny, olbrzymi, and monumentalny. The noun kolos is the base meaning “colossus” and can be used in related contexts to emphasize enormity.