Size and Scale: English Vocabulary List

exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

"The support was tremendous."

"The tremendous support from the community helped the family rebuild their home after the devastating fire destroyed everything they owned."

extremely large or massive in size

"The task is mammoth."

"The mammoth task of cleaning the entire house took them three days and they were exhausted by the end of it."

exceptionally large in size

"The wave was monstrous."

"The monstrous wave crashed against the side of the ship and everyone on board held on tightly to something secure."

substantial or grand on a scale similar to that of a mountain

"The waves were mountainous."

"The mountainous waves during the storm made the sailors fear for their lives as the small boat tossed violently on the water."

extremely huge or impressive in size

"The mountain is monumental."

"The construction of the pyramids was a monumental undertaking that required immense labor and engineering skill."

incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination

"The distance is astronomical."

"The astronomical cost of the new stadium surprised the taxpayers who had to approve the budget for its construction and maintenance."

significantly small

"The detail is atomic."

"The atomic structure of the element was studied by the scientists who used a powerful microscope to see its tiny particles."

very small

"The difference is minute."

"The minute details of the painting were invisible to the naked eye so the museum provided magnifying glasses for visitors."

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

"She collects miniature horses."

"The miniature horse was no bigger than a large dog and the children loved petting its soft mane and gentle nose."

much smaller than what is normal

"The doll was diminutive."

"The diminutive teacup was perfect for her small hands and delicate fingers."