Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at. - Referring to a person's appearance that is considered unattractive or repulsive. - Talking about an action or behavior that is morally offensive or reprehensible.
- Describing something that is very large, powerful, or impressive. - Referring to a person's behavior that is cruel, evil, or inhumane. - Talking about a situation or event that is shocking, outrageous, or unbelievable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something extreme or intense.
- 2Both can be used to describe negative qualities or characteristics.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical appearance or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance vs. behavior: Hideous is typically used to describe physical appearance, while monstrous is often used to describe behavior or actions.
- 2Intensity: Monstrous implies a greater degree of intensity than hideous.
- 3Size and power: Monstrous can be used to describe something that is very large or powerful, while hideous does not have this connotation.
- 4Connotation: Hideous is associated with ugliness or unpleasantness, while monstrous is associated with cruelty or evil.
- 5Usage: Hideous is more commonly used to describe appearance, while monstrous is more commonly used to describe behavior or situations.
Remember this!
Hideous and monstrous are both negative adjectives that describe something extreme or intense. However, hideous is typically used to describe physical appearance or something that is extremely ugly or unpleasant, while monstrous is often used to describe behavior or actions that are cruel, evil, or inhumane. Additionally, monstrous implies a greater degree of intensity than hideous, and can also be used to describe something that is very large or powerful.
