monstrous Definition
- 1very large; enormous
- 2frighteningly ugly or evil
- 3extremely 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!
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The monstrous creature towered over the city buildings.
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The monstrous storm caused widespread damage.
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The monstrous act of violence shocked the community.
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The monstrous lie he told ruined his reputation.
monstrous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for monstrous
Antonyms for monstrous
- tiny
- small
- minute
- adorable
- delightful
- beautiful
Idioms Using monstrous
to make an excessive or unreasonable amount of noise, commotion, or protest about something
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She made a monstrous fuss about the restaurant's service, demanding to speak to the manager.
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He had a monstrous appetite for sweets, often eating an entire bag of candy in one sitting.
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He told a monstrous lie about his qualifications, claiming to have a degree from a prestigious university.
Phrases with monstrous
a phrase used to describe a group of people, especially women, who are seen as behaving in an unacceptable way
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He complained about the monstrous regiment of feminists taking over the university.
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The villagers were horrified when they saw the monstrous birth of the baby.
a term used by Prince Charles to describe modern architecture that he considers ugly and out of place
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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'
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.
