colossal meaning in Hindi

colossal in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2022 T-2 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
   The colossal building stood amidst the ruins bearing signs of Victorian architecture.
   (SSC CGL 2022 T-2 (2 Mar))

   AExtraordinaryBQuaintCEnormousDTiny
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Tiny

   colossal – very big in size
   Extraordinary – very unusual
   Enormous – very big.
   Tiny – very small.

2. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Antonyms

   Choose the correct option.
   'colossal' is most opposite to: _____

   AtinyBgracefulCcloseDmammoth
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) tiny

   "Colossal" means extremely large or great. Its antonym is "Tiny" — extremely small. "Mammoth" is a synonym of colossal. "Graceful" relates to elegance. "Close" relates to nearness. Hence the correct answer is tiny.

3. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
   Colossal granite obelisks were erected by only a few kings.

   AGiganticBMinuteCMinusculeDLilliputian
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Gigantic

   Answer: 1 (Gigantic)
   Solution (Correct Option - 1: Gigantic):
   The word “colossal” means extremely large or massive. In the sentence, it describes granite obelisks, which are tall, monumental stone pillars.
   The best synonym for “colossal” is “gigantic”, which also means very large, huge, or immense.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   Minute – means very small (बहुत छोटा), opposite of colossal.
   Minuscule – also means extremely tiny (नन्हा सा), again the opposite.
   Lilliputian – means very small or miniature (छोटा), from the fictional island of Lilliput in “Gulliver’s Travels”; also opposite in meaning.
   Difficult Word Meanings:
   Colossal – extremely large (विशाल)
   Gigantic – huge, massive (विशालकाय)

4. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word.
   Colossal

   AIrrelevantBAppropriateCAuthenticDMighty
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Mighty

   Answer: (d) Mighty
   Explanation:
   • Colossal means extremely large, huge, or massive (विशाल, बहुत बड़ा).
   • ✅ Mighty means powerful or very large (शक्तिशाली या विशाल) — closest in meaning.
   Other options:
   • Irrelevant – not related (असंगत) ❌
   • Appropriate – suitable (उपयुक्त) ❌
   • Authentic – genuine or real (असली, प्रमाणिक) ❌
   ✅ So, Mighty is the most appropriate synonym for Colossal.

Examples

• “The company suffered colossal losses due to the recession.”

colossal – questions

What is the meaning of colossal in Hindi?

colossal means “विशाल, बहुत बड़ा” in Hindi. In English: Extremely large, huge, or impressive in size or extent.

What are the synonyms of colossal?

Synonyms of colossal: huge, gigantic, immense, massive, enormous.

What is the opposite of colossal?

Antonyms of colossal: tiny, minute, small.

Has colossal been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – colossal has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC CGL 2022 T-2, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.

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