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monumental - Great in importance, extent, or size

The invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs was a monumental event in the history of technology.

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skyscraper - A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.

The Empire State Building - built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.

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humongous - Huge; enormous

Next to the kitten, the Saint Bernard looked humongous.

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zenith - The highest point that something can reach.

When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.

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vast - Of very great extent or quantity; immense

The island was in the distance as the vast ocean stretched out before Tom.

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massive - Very large.

The mountain road could not be used until the massive boulder was removed.

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burly - (of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.

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bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

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eternity - Time that never ends and has no limits

One of my favorite poems, by Henry Vaughan (1621-1695), begins 'I saw eternity the other night, like a great ring of pure and endless light'.

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substantial - Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure.

They named the building after him because he made a substantial donation to the charity.

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profuse - Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.

She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.

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immense - Extremely large or vast in size, amount, or degree.

The ocean stretched out before them, seeming immense and endless.