monstrous

[ˈmɒnstrəs]

monstrous Definition

• 1. very large; enormous
• 2. frighteningly ugly or evil
• 3. extremely or shockingly bad or wrong

Using monstrous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monstrous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The monstrous creature towered over the city buildings.

• Example

  The monstrous storm caused widespread damage.

• Example

  The monstrous act of violence shocked the community.

• Example

  The monstrous lie he told ruined his reputation.

monstrous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for monstrous

• huge
• gigantic
• colossal
• enormous
• terrifying
• hideous
• atrocious
• heinous
• outrageous

Antonyms for monstrous

• tiny
• small
• minute
• adorable
• delightful
• beautiful

Idioms Using monstrous

• make a monstrous fuss

  to make an excessive or unreasonable amount of noise, commotion, or protest about something

  Example

  She made a monstrous fuss about the restaurant's service, demanding to speak to the manager.

• a monstrous appetite

  an insatiable or voracious desire for food or other things

  Example

  He had a monstrous appetite for sweets, often eating an entire bag of candy in one sitting.

• a monstrous lie

  a very big or outrageous lie

  Example

  He told a monstrous lie about his qualifications, claiming to have a degree from a prestigious university.

Phrases with monstrous

• monstrous regiment

  a phrase used to describe a group of people, especially women, who are seen as behaving in an unacceptable way

  Example

  He complained about the monstrous regiment of feminists taking over the university.

• monstrous birth

  a term used to describe a child born with a physical deformity or abnormality

  Example

  The villagers were horrified when they saw the monstrous birth of the baby.

• monstrous carbuncle

  a term used by Prince Charles to describe modern architecture that he considers ugly and out of place

  Example

  The proposed building was criticized as a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved friend.

Origins of monstrous

from Old French 'monstrueux', from Latin 'monstruosus', from 'monstrum' meaning 'monster'

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Summary: monstrous in Brief

The adjective 'monstrous' [ˈmɒnstrəs] describes something that is very large, frighteningly ugly or evil, or extremely bad or wrong. It can be used to describe physical size, as in 'The monstrous creature towered over the city buildings,' or moral character, as in 'The monstrous act of violence shocked the community.' 'Monstrous' also appears in idioms like 'make a monstrous fuss,' denoting excessive noise or protest, and 'a monstrous appetite,' indicating insatiable desire.