Monster: meaning, definitions and examples

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monster

 

[ หˆmษ’nstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fictional creatures

Monsters are fictional creatures that are typically large, ugly, and frightening. They are often depicted as dangerous and menacing beings, capable of causing harm or destruction.

Synonyms

beast, creature, fiend

Examples of usage

  • They heard a loud roar in the distance and knew that the monster was approaching.
  • The monster's sharp teeth glistened in the moonlight as it emerged from the shadows.
Context #2 | Noun

informal usage

In informal usage, a monster can refer to something that is exceptionally large or powerful. It can also be used to describe a person who behaves in a cruel or violent manner.

Synonyms

behemoth, brute, giant

Examples of usage

  • The new skyscraper was a monster of a building, towering over the city skyline.
  • He turned into a monster when he was angry, yelling and breaking things.

Translations

Translations of the word "monster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monstro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค•เฅเคทเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝัั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potwรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monstre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monstruo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท canavar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ดด๋ฌผ (gwaemul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุด (wahsh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญลกera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญลกera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ช็‰ฉ (guร i wรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรญmsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฑั‹ะถั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ แƒฉแƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (urchxuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxunc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monstruo

Etymology

The word 'monster' originated from the Latin word 'monstrum', which referred to a divine omen or portent. Over time, the meaning shifted to include mythical or imaginary creatures. In popular culture, monsters are often featured in folklore, literature, and films as symbols of fear and the unknown.

See also: monsters, monstrosity.

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