Monsters: meaning, definitions and examples

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monsters

 

[ หˆmษ’nstษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in movies

Monsters are fictional creatures that are often depicted as frightening or dangerous. They are commonly featured in horror movies and science fiction films.

Synonyms

beasts, creatures, monstrosities

Examples of usage

  • Scary monsters are a popular theme in many horror movies.
  • Some monsters in movies are portrayed as misunderstood creatures.
  • Monsters in films are often created using special effects and CGI.
Context #2 | Noun

in folklore

Monsters are mythical or legendary creatures that are part of folklore and fairy tales. They are often depicted as powerful or supernatural beings.

Synonyms

legendary beings, mythical creatures, supernatural entities

Examples of usage

  • Dragons and trolls are examples of monsters in folklore.
  • Legends often feature heroes battling monsters to save the kingdom.
  • Monsters in folklore can represent fears or challenges that people face.

Translations

Translations of the word "monsters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monstros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค•เฅเคทเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝัั‚ั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potwory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monstres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monstruos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท canavarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ดด๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญูˆุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monstra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monลกtrรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ช็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรญmsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฑั‹ะถั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ canavarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monstruos

Etymology

The word 'monsters' originates from the Latin word 'monstrum', which means 'divine omen' or 'portent'. In ancient times, monsters were often seen as signs or warnings from the gods. Over the years, the concept of monsters evolved to represent various fears and challenges in human society, appearing in folklore, literature, and popular culture.

See also: monster, monstrosity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,438, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.